Rice v. Fields
Published: Feb. 19, 2003 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC030986 Verdict – $95,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jeffrey L. Molchan
(Legal Offices of David Grey)
Defendant
Timothy P. McDonald
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Steven H. Anderson
(technical)
Khalid Bashir Ahmed
(medical)
Defendant
Charles F. Plemons Jr.
(technical)
James T. London M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff was driving southbound on Atherton and approaching Clark when the defendant made a left-turn directly in front of the plaintiff, causing a collision and injury to the plaintiff.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $100,000 but with an indication that he would take less. The defendant offered $15,000 but, during trial, this was increased to $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$70,000
Injuries
Soft-tissue injuries to the back and a 2 millimeter protrusion at L4-5. The plaintiff's condition was further complicated as a result of being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
11-1 (liability)
Length
seven days
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