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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Truck v. Auto
Lane Change Collision

George Krevets v. Rigoberto Beltran, Rentokil Environmental Services

Published: Nov. 11, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 8, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 998389 Verdict –  $7,450

Judge

Douglas C. Munson

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Margaret M. Farley

Scott J. Kauffman


Defendant

Michael Osbourne


Experts

Plaintiff

Victor Lyapis
(medical)

Defendant

Clifford Raisbeck
(medical)

Facts

The defendant driver who was driving a delivery truck made a right turn into the plaintiff's lane, pushing the
plaintiff's car into the curb area. The plaintiff, a self-employed owner of an auto repair facility sustained soft
tissue injuries to his back and neck. The defendant driver was an employee for defendant Rentokil
Environmental Services.
The defendant admitted liability but contended that the plaintiff had sought medical treatment before the
accident and they sought to prove a different accident date.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P Section 998 demand for $5,000 pre-arbitration. The defendant offered nothing.

Specials in Evidence

$3,600

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $3,600 with treater and physical therapy specials.

Injuries

The plaintiffs suffered soft tissue injuries to his back and neck which resolved with physical therapy within six months.

Deliberation

four hours

Poll

12-0 (liability), 10-2 (damages)

Length

4 days


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