Alma Martinez v. Kevin Arias
Published: Jul. 14, 2012 | Result Date: Apr. 10, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 56-2011-00401852-CU-PA-VTA Settlement – $25,000
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Anthony C. Kastenek
(Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.)
Defendant
Facts
On Feb. 15, 2010, a vehicle operated by Kevin Arias crashed into the back end of a vehicle operated by Alma Martinez on Route 101. She sued Arias for negligent operation of motor vehicle.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that just prior to the accident, traffic decreased in speed on the freeway, but Arias did not stop his car such that he could avoid hitting Plaintiff's car.
Settlement Discussions
CCP 998 offer was $25,000.
Damages
$14,124 special damages at the time complaint was filed. Statement of damages was $72,500.
Injuries
Plaintiff suffered back and neck injury soft-tissue injury, radiculopathy, and strains and sprains. She required chiropractic treatment.
Result
The parties settled for $25,000.
Other Information
INSURER: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. insured Arias.
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