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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Left Turn Collision

Darlene Cook v. Charles Richardson

Published: Aug. 20, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 22, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 672230 –  $1,012

Judge

Sheridan E. Reed

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Donald L. Starks


Defendant

Robert M. Caietti
(Caietti Law Group APC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Lori Libs
(medical)

Defendant

Gregory H. Schwab
(medical)

Facts

On June 19, 1992, at approximately 3:45 p.m., an accident occurred at the intersection of 8th and Harbison in National City. Through and left turning traffic was controlled by one set of signal lights. Plaintiff Darlene Cook, a 44-year-old counselor, was completing a left turn from westbound 8th onto southbound Harbison after the light controlling east and west 8th allegedly turned red. Defendant Charles Richardson was proceeding eastbound on 8th when he struck Plaintiff's vehicle.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they made a statutory demand of $11,998 increased to $12,500 and Defendant made a 998 offer in the amount of $10,001 with indications of a willingness to split the difference.

Specials in Evidence

$12,000 $5,000

Damages

Plaintiff asked the jury to award $30,000. Defendant asked the jury to award $700 in emergency room visit charges and $12 in prescription medication charges (if found liable).

Injuries

Soft tissue neck and low back.

Deliberation

1 day

Poll

not disclosed

Length

3 days


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