Bobby G. McGowan v. Aquileo Cervantes
Published: Mar. 18, 2003 | Result Date: Sep. 20, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 243613SPC Verdict – $27,100
Judge
Court
Kern Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Clark Hurst
(technical)
Geoffrey M. Miller M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Jody Grove
(technical)
Ernest B. Miller
(medical)
Facts
On March 20, 2000, the plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant. The defendant admitted liability for the accident by driving his 1995 GMC pick-up into the rear of the plaintiff's 1996 Toyota Camry, but contested the nature and the extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries and damages. The plaintiff sought to recover his past medical expenses, his future medical expenses, loss of earnings during the times he was unable to work, future loss of earnings, and damages for pain and suffering.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded the policy limits of $30,000; the defendant offered $19,000.
Specials in Evidence
$7,900 $14,500 PLEASE ADVISE $30,000
Injuries
Soft-tissue injuries, along with a need for future surgery to fuse damaged cervical levels.
Other Information
The plaintiff's application for costs ($2,582) was granted.
Deliberation
six hours
Poll
12-0 (liability and damages)
Length
3.5 days
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