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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Red Light

Geoffrey A. Ornstein v. John R. Gardiner

Published: Dec. 22, 2012 | Result Date: Jul. 2, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 173036 Settlement –  $25,000

Court

Shasta Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher J. Shenfield
(Shenfield & Associates)


Defendant

Terrence T. Snook
(Carbone, Smith & Koyama)


Experts

Plaintiff

Alexis B. Dang
(medical)

Defendant

Richard D. Heater
(medical)

Facts

Geoffrey Ornstein, a disabled man, was driving and entering an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle operated by John Gardiner. He was injured as a result thereof and sued Gardiner for negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Injuries

Ornstein went to the emergency room that day, and was discharged. He was later diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury to his left dominant shoulder and underwent physical therapy. Ornstein had a substantial history of orthopedic medical problems that predated the accident, which included an elbow surgery six months prior to the incident.

Result

Gardiner conceded liability. The parties then settled for $25,000.


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