Facts

Sandy Chumpulpackdee's vehicle was broadsided by Adele Conrad's vehicle when the two were on 183rd Street in Cerritos. Chumpulpackdee later filed suit against Conrad for her alleged injuries.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant caused the collision by negligently operating her vehicle.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant conceded liability but disputed causation and injuries.

Insurer

State Farm

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff made a CCP 998 demand for $250,000 and received an offer for $15,000.

Injuries

Plaintiff, 67, alleged cochlear hair cell death which resulted in tinnitus in her right ear. Defendant disputed this claim, contending that plaintiff's tinnitus was preexisting because prior to the collision, she had holes in her eardrums, ear infections and asserted her job as a hairstylist subjected her to loud sounds.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff a $247,500 verdict.

Deliberation

1.5 days

Length

5 days