Bebbe Candice Smith v. Winnie Fuller Hessler
Published: Jul. 21, 2017 | Result Date: Apr. 21, 2017 | Filing Date: Jul. 21, 2015 |Case number: BC588566 Verdict – Defense
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Stacey R. Cutting
(Bish Law)
Defendant
Gregory J. Carpenter
(Hartsuyker, Stratman & Williams-Abrego)
Experts
Defendant
P. Douglas Kiester M.D.
(orthopedic surgery)
Nicholas J. Carpenter Ph.D.
(accident reconstruction)
Facts
Plaintiff Bebbe Candice Smith's vehicle was rear-ended by defendant Winnie F. Hessler.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended she suffered personal injuries as a result of the accident.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended, to the extent plaintiff was suffering any medical conditions, that they were pre-existing and not caused by the accident.
Settlement Discussions
Defense offered a $6,000 CCP 998 prior to trial. Plaintiff served a CCP 998 for $100,000.
Damages
Plaintiff claimed medical special damages of $10,959.
Injuries
Plaintiff alleged back, neck and knee injuries.
Result
Defense verdict.
Poll
12-0
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