Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Multiple Automobile Accident
Lane Change Collision
Melvin Roach, Verna Johnson v. Ralph Westover, Grace Schaefer
Published: Nov. 2, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 2000 |Case number: 982009350 Verdict – $30,000
Judge
Court
Skagit Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Melvin, a dock supervisor, and plaintiff Verna, a bookkeeper, both at their 50s, contended that defendant
Schaefer changed lanes on I-5 cutting off the plaintiffs, who took evasive action. The plaintiffs further
contended that defendant Westover then rear-ended their vehicle.
Specials in Evidence
$5,000 $4,000
Injuries
The plaintiffs suffered neck and back sprains.
Other Information
Trial on issue of relative fault of defendants only. Defendant Schaefer offered to settle at 50 percent for each defendant. Defendant Westover refused. The jury decided defendant Westover was 70 percent at fault and defendant Schaefer 30 percent at fault.
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