Facts

Plaintiff sued defendant after their vehicles were involved in a collision on June 12, 2014, at the intersection of Tennant Ave. and Butterfield Blvd. in the Morgan Hill area of Santa Clara County.

PLAINTIFF’S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant rear-ended him as he was making a legal U-turn.

DEFENDANT’S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contested plaintiff’s version of events, arguing that plaintiff caused the collision when he clipped the side of defendant’s vehicle as he attempted to move past defendant into his lane.

Settlement Discussions

Defense CCP 998 offer in the amount of $3,501. Plaintiff submitted a CCP 998 demand in the amount of $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$5,103.84 none

Result

The jury returned a defense verdict.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

12-0

Length

2.5 days