Facts

On July 7, 2017, plaintiff, Roshni Chabra, was rear ended by defendant, Ronald McMenamy, on the 105 Freeway.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Chabra claimed the accident aggravated a pre-existing arthritic condition in her lower back which required future medical care, including a lower back surgery.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: McMenamy admitted responsibility for the accident, but he disputed the nature and extent of Chabra's injuries and damages, including her need for future back surgery.

Insurer

National General Insurance

Settlement Discussions

Chabra demanded McMenamy's auto insurance policy limits of $50,000 prior to filing her lawsuit. McMenamy's auto insurance carrier, National General Insurance, made a pre-litigation offer to settle for $25,000. During litigation, National General offered to pay its policy limits on three separate occasions. Chabra declined each offer to settle. National General paid the Judgment.

Specials in Evidence

Meds: $36,497 Loe: $72,442 Future Loe: $6,037 Future Meds: $85,000

Injuries

Traumatic aggravation to a preexisting degenerative condition of Chabra's lumbar facet joints.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict for plaintiff, and awarded $269,975.

Deliberation

two days

Poll

10-2

Length

six days