Jorge Rayo, a minor, et al. v. Irma Norton
Published: Feb. 14, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 5, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 132006 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Santa Cruz Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Dennis P. Howell
(Grunsky Ebey Farrar & Howell)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ronald Ruby
(technical)
Robert M. Shanteau
(technical)
Defendant
Richard N. Stuart
(technical)
Facts
On Aug. 28, 1995, plaintiff Jorge Rayo, an 8-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Amesti Road and Vallecitos Lane. Defendant was driving on Amesti road and hit plaintiff, causing him injury. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery. Trial was bifurcated on damages because plaintiff was continuing treatment.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $100,000 (policy limits). The defendant made no offer.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed to suffer a fractured left femur.
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) resulting in ___________ .
Deliberation
10 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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