Jerry L. Dewitt v. Maisha Jones
Published: Sep. 7, 1996 | Result Date: May 2, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 688047 – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On May 4, 1994, at 5 a.m., plaintiff Jerry L. Dewitt was riding his bike to work on Fairmont Avenue in San Diego. Defendant Maisha Jones was driving her vehicle in the number one lane, slightly behind the plaintiff. The plaintiff claimed he was in the number one lane when the defendant's vehicle struck him from behind. The defendant claimed the plaintiff moved into her lane and cut her off. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $50,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $1,001, which was raised to $5,000 before trial.
Specials in Evidence
$15,883 $626, Property Damage $1,012 $_________ $_________
Damages
The plaintiff asked the jury for an award of $57,526. The defendant asked the jury for a defense verdict. The plaintiff claimed $1,012 in property damage.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained soft tissue injuries to his neck and back, contusions, abrasions and headaches, requiring physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. The plaintiff also alleged that fear resulting from the accident has caused him to quit riding his bicycle.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and ____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/19___ before ___________ (name) of __________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _________ .
Deliberation
40 minutes
Poll
9-3
Length
3 days
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