Joseph Venziano v. Danielle Driggs, et al.
Published: Jan. 21, 2004 | Result Date: Jun. 27, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 02AS00006 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Donald H. Heller
(Donald Heller Law)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Thomas K. Shelton
(technical)
William P. Duffy
(medical)
Defendant
Dean B. Tuft
(technical)
Martin Melicharek
(medical)
Facts
Joseph Venziano, 70, was a passenger in a car driven by Margie Del Pozzo. Del Pozzo was crossing two westbound lanes to travel eastbound on a street when she was struck by Danielle Driggs, 19. Venziano was partially paralyzed at the accident scene. A cervical fusion was performed at Mercy San Juan Hospital. Venziano developed a drop foot condition and two lumbar surgeries were performed.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $100,000 C.C.P. Section 998, which was not accepted. Increased to $300,000 C.C.P. Section 998. The defendant offered $100,000 C.C.P. Section 998, not accepted.
Specials in Evidence
$304,882
Injuries
Cervical fusion, drop foot, two lumbar surgeries, rehabilitation and residual weakness.
Result
Del Pozzo settled for $250,000.
Deliberation
40 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
five days
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