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Personal Injury
Automobile Accident
Property Damage

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

Henry J. Walsh

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

R. Dennis Orrock


Defendant

Richard M. Koep


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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