Mark Cayer dba Rincon Gardens v. Cynthia Spellins
Published: Jul. 9, 2005 | Result Date: May 19, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV225286 Verdict – $14,480
Judge
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Mark Cayer
(technical)
Defendant
Gregory Applegate
(technical)
Facts
The defendant was a 17-year-old driver who lost control of her vehicle on Highway 101 north of Ventura on Nov. 1, 2002. The vehicle left the roadway and went down an embankment into the plaintiff's nursery, damaging his irrigation lines and 10 specimen palm trees.
Settlement Discussions
The defense offered $5,000 before trial.
Other Information
The jury awarded $1,867 for repair to irrigation system and $4,384 for damaged trees.
Deliberation
five hours
Poll
12-0
Length
1.5 days
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