Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision
Andrew Goodwin, Marina Hardy v. Jane Althauser
Published: Oct. 26, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 24, 2000 |Case number: 99202182 Verdict – $3,876
Facts
The plaintiffs, Andrew Goodwin, a 41-year old male store owner, and plaintiff Marina Hardy, a 44-year-old media consultant, contended their vehicle was struck from the rear by the defendant's vehicle on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle. The defendant admitted liability.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff Goodwin made a settlement demand for $18,000 and plaintiff Hardy made a settlement demand for $25,000. The defendant offered $8,500 for Goodwin and $12,000 for Hardy, and then asked jury for $0 to $2,500 for each plaintiff.
Specials in Evidence
$7,030 (Goodwin); $9,184 (Hardy) $1,000 (Hardy)
Injuries
Both plaintiffs claimed neck and back injuries.
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