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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Bruno Dietl v. Gennaro Chimienti

Published: Dec. 6, 2008 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 1-07-CV-086352 Verdict –  $37,000

Court

Santa Clara Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jason S. Bell
(Baradat & Paboojian Inc.)


Defendant

L. Christian Spieller


Experts

Plaintiff

Jeryl Wiens
(medical)

Defendant

H.B. Morgan
(medical)

Facts

On July 6, 2005, plaintiff Bruno Dietl, a 67-year-old engineer, was driving a sedan in San Francisco when defendant Gennaro Chimienti rear-ended him. Plaintiff sued defendant for motor vehicle negligence. Defendant conceded liability.

Specials in Evidence

$8,190.40

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered multiple injuries, including; neck and right shoulder pain, aggravated degenerated disc condition, soft tissue injuries, chiropractic treatment, and physical therapy.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff $37,000.

Other Information

Insurer: State Farm for defendant.

Deliberation

five hours

Poll

12-0

Length

two days


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