Facts

Bryan McGann filed a lawsuit against Alyssa Adamson in relation to a motor vehicle accident, as well as the owner of the car, Lisa Bianchi. Bianchi was subsequently let out of the case.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that on June 2, 2011, he drove on the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana, when Adamson's vehicle rear-needed his, which caused his car to hit a vehicle in front of him. He alleged that this initial incident brought about a collision involving five vehicles. He argued that Adamson drove negligently.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants argued that McGann would not need future medical care as he continued to recover from his injures and that the amount of his medical costs should be reduced to $39,030.47.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff addend $100,000 under CCP Section 998 and the defense offered a $100,000 policy limit under CCP Section 998.

Damages

McGann sought $964,710, including $111,000 in medical costs if unadjusted.

Injuries

McGann claimed he suffered a bulging lumbar disc, discectomy, foraminectmy, neck injury, and soft tissue injury, requiring steroid injection. He received physical therapy.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff $74,030, which included economic recovery, and $25,000 in past non-economic recovery general damages. The jury also awarded $10,000 in future medical bills, but did not award future pain and suffering.

Other Information

Plaintiff did a post-trial motion and was awarded a $6,000 additur to represent future economic damages. The case eventually settled for $56,030 after defendant's costs were deducted. INSURER: GEICO for Alyssa Adamson. FILING DATE: July 13, 2012.

Length

three days