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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Bauer v. CalTrans, et al.

Published: Nov. 2, 2000 | Result Date: Sep. 23, 2000 |

Case number: RCV048805 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Jeffrey King


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Donald C. Dowell


Defendant

Richard J. Barnet


Facts

On Dec. 26, 1997, the plaintiff, a 41-year-old mail carrier, was proceeding southbound on State Route 395. As the plaintiff proceeded through a T-intersection, a vehicle turned left in his path, and he broadsided the vehicle.

Specials in Evidence

$50,000 $30,000

Injuries

Severe lower extremity fractures, multiple rib fractures and internal injuries.

Deliberation

four hours over two days

Poll

11-1 (no dangerous condition)

Length

six days


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