Debra Bell v. Gary Webb
Published: Feb. 24, 2004 | Result Date: Jun. 4, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: IC792935 Verdict – $4,015
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jay A. Nunez
(Law Offices of Gregory J. Lucett)
Experts
Plaintiff
Darryn Ybaben
(medical)
Defendant
Brian J. Killeen
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Debra Bell was slowing down her Toyota Corolla because there was wood in the road. Defendant Gary Webb rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle with his van. The plaintiff was propelled through the wood.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $4,000. The defendant's offer was $1,500 before trial and $2,300 immediately prior to trial.
Specials in Evidence
$2,359 in chiropractic treatment
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $675 in property damage.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged neck and back injuries. During her treatment, she pulled a muscle in her neck at work so she had overlapping treatment.
Result
The jury awarded plaintiff $2,515 in economic damages and $1,500 in non-economic damages. She was also awarded $2,438 for C.C.P. Section 998 costs.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
12-0
Length
one day
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