Mark Padie v. Joel Anaya, et al.
Published: Aug. 16, 1997 | Result Date: May 15, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC025974 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Defendant
Carney R. Shegerian
(Shegerian & Associates Inc.)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ivan Soliman
(medical)
William D. Beck
(medical)
Defendant
Allan Keith Miller
(technical)
Facts
On Nov. 17, 1995, plaintiff Mark Padie, a 28-year-old carpenter, was riding a mountain bike on Vanderbilt Street in Redondo Beach. The plaintiff was traveling in the street and attempted to pass defendant Joel Anaya, who was driving an automobile. Defendant Anaya waved the plaintiff on and then continued to back up into the plaintiff's vicinity. The defendant's vehicle struck the plaintiff. The plaintiff was thrown off his bicycle face first onto the pavement, injuring his face, neck, back and hand. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $42,500. The defendant made no settlement offers.
Specials in Evidence
$11,700 $19,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered neurological brain damage, a cervical strain, a broken finger and a broken tooth. The plaintiff also claimed he sustained lacerations on his face, requiring 40 stitches, and suffered a lumbar strain and a concussion.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and three months after the case was filed. An arbitration was held beforeStanley T. Davis resulting in a $42,500 award. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
12-0 (liability)
Length
5 days
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