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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Failure to Yield

Janice Shanks v. Kimberlee Johnson

Published: Dec. 2, 2000 | Result Date: Jul. 3, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 982005614 Verdict –  $25,820

Judge

John A. Hall

Toni Sheldon

Court

Mason Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Avelin Tacon III


Defendant

Thomas J. Klusmeyer


Experts

Plaintiff

Byron Debban
(medical)

Franklin Paudler
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 51-year-old female cashier contended that the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way when
pulling out of fast food parking lot striking plaintiffÆs vehicle. The defendant pulled in front of the plaintiff who
defendant contended was speeding and not watching where she was going.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand $65,000. The plaintiff asked jury for $45,000. The defendant made an offer of $13,500.

Specials in Evidence

$9,937 $11,960

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered an aggravation of dormant low back condition, she also claimed back condition plus a back strain.


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