Barbara Burton v. David Lawlor
Published: Feb. 14, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 13, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC160631 Verdict – $50,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
W. Conrad Cooper
(medical)
Facts
On July 10, 1996, plaintiff Barbara Burton, a 21-year-old administrative assistant, was driving on Slauson Avenue in Culver City. Plaintiff stopped behind other cars for a traffic light, and defendant David Lawlor rear-ended her, pushing plaintiff's vehicle into the car in front of her. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant offered $35,000. Prior to verdict, defendant offered $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$3,865 $56,200 $19,000
Damages
The plaintiff's attorney asked the jury for $279,065.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed injury to her neck and right arm, and continuing pain, numbness and tingling in her right wrist and hand (dominant hand).
Other Information
Defendant made a motion to preclude plaintiff's medical expert from testifying about plaintiff's MRI based on the discovery rules. (lack of notice) The motion was granted.
Deliberation
2½ hours
Poll
10-2
Length
two days
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