Rachel Reyes v. Ricardo Angeles, Allstate Automobile Insurance
Published: Oct. 13, 2007 | Result Date: Jul. 17, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-04-432392 Verdict – $26,956 gross; $25,608 net
Facts
Rachel Reyes alleged Ricardo Angeles broadsided her, causing her car to roll over at an intersection. Reyes sued Angeles for motor vehicle negligence.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended defendant was speeding, causing him to collide with her car as she crossed the intersection with the light in her favor.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended he did not know the color of the light. According to a police officer's investigation report, there was no mention of speeding causing the accident.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff made a 998 demand for $25,000. Defendant made a 998 offer for $12,501.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered back spasms and pain in her right leg.
Result
The jury, finding plaintiff 95 percent at fault, awarded her $26,956, which was later reduced to $25,608.
Deliberation
two days
Length
five days
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