Andree M. Tanner, a minor, by and through her father and next friend, William P. Tanner and William Tanner, individually v. Leslie Bauer Mast
Published: Jul. 26, 1997 | Result Date: Feb. 7, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 96CV857 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Jefferson District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard Garde
(medical)
Dale Greenwald
(medical)
Robert Hilbrecht
(medical)
Lewis Barnum
(medical)
William Gamble
(medical)
Defendant
Herbert Maruyama
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Andree Tanner, a minor, was driving an automobile when defendant Leslie Bauer Mast made a left turn in front of the plaintiffs' vehicle. The plaintiffs claimed the traffic light was yellow when she entered the intersection. The defendant and a passenger in her automobile claimed the traffic signal was red and the defendant's vehicle was clearing the intersection when the collision occurred. The plaintiff minor driver and her father brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made a settlement demand for $13,500, reduced to $5,000 during trial. The defendant made a settlement offer of $1,500.
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed damages for the delay in completing beauty school and future health club expenses.
Injuries
The minor plaintiff claimed she suffered soft-tissue injuries to her neck and back.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and ____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ____/____/19____ before ______________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ____________ .
Poll
100% (plaintiff); 0% (defendant)
Length
3 days
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