Leo Barnes, et al. v. Fidel Ruiz, et al.
Published: Aug. 27, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 2, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 188860 – $0
Judge
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Charles J. Samo
(technical)
Richard J. Rouke
(medical)
Defendant
Arnold W. Siegel
(technical)
Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)
William D. Gardner
(technical)
Facts
On August 10, 1986, Plaintiff Leo Barnes, a 22-year-old computer programmer, and Plaintiff Benjamin Barnes, a 19-year-old student, were traveling through a deep swale when Defendant Fidel Ruiz's vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines and struck them in a head-on collision.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made no offers and Plaintiffs demanded $400,000.
Specials in Evidence
$15,000 (Leo Barnes) $25,000 (Benjamin Barnes) $20,000 (Leo Barnes) $12,500 (lost benefits) $30,000 (Leo Barnes) Unknown (Benjamin Barnes)
Injuries
Leo Barnes: fractures to the pelvis and left wrist; deranged left knee requiring surgery. Benjamin Barnes: comminuted fractures of both femurs and pelvis requiring surgery; emotional distress.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
11-1
Length
5 days
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