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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Mildred Greenberg v. Lynne Mayer

Published: Jan. 19, 2013 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: MSC10-02920 Verdict –  $3,458

Court

Contra Costa Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James Geagan

Audrey J. Gerard


Defendant

Deborah T. Bjonerud
(Jeanette N. Little & Associates)


Experts

Plaintiff

Lawrence S. Nordhoff
(technical)

Sabine Von Glinski
(medical)

Defendant

Brian J. Doherty Ph.D.
(technical)

William K. Hoddick M.D.
(medical)

Peter B. Slabaugh
(medical)

Facts

Mildred Greenberg was stopped at an intersection, waiting to turn right, when she was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Lynne Mayer. She suffered injuries as a result thereof and sued Meyer for negligence.

Damages

Greenberg sought $63,020 in past medical costs and an unspecified amount of damages for pain and suffering.

Injuries

Greenberg went to an urgent care that evening with pain to her right, dominant arm and shoulder. She was diagnosed with a strained shoulder, which she followed up with several months pf physical therapy. An MRI later revealed a partial tear on her tendon by her rotator cuff. She could not undergo surgery until later due to other medical issues. She continued to experience ongoing pain on her right arm.

Result

The jury found Mayer 100 percent at fault and awarded Greenberg $3,458 in damages for her past medical costs only.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

four days


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