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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto

Mark Kirsch v. Yulin Li, GCP CMIC ClinPlus USA Corp.

Published: Nov. 26, 2021 | Result Date: Jul. 22, 2021 | Filing Date: Sep. 12, 2018 |

Case number: 37-2018-00046128-CU-PA-CTL Verdict –  $107,475

Judge

Carolyn M. Caietti

Court

San Diego County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Omid Rejali
(Rejali Law Firm APC)


Defendant

Jay A. Nunez
(Law Offices of Gregory J. Lucett)


Facts

On Oct. 6, 2016, plaintiff Mark Kirsch, 68, a retiree, was driving on Cannon Road, in San Diego. His vehicle struck a vehicle that was being driven by Yulin Li, who was turning onto Cannon Road, from a parking lot. Kirsch sued Li and Li's employer, GCP CMIC ClinPlus USA Corp.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: The lawsuit alleged that Li was negligent in the operation of her vehicle. The lawsuit further alleged that Li's employer was liable because the accident occurred during Li's performance of her job's duties.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defense conceded liability.

Insurer

Allstate

Specials in Evidence

Meds: $96,000 Future Meds: $640,000

Injuries

Kirsch suffered nerve damage to his neck that required ongoing treatment with pain management, and a concussion. He also suffered sprain and strain.

Result

Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff for $107,475 ($57,475 past medical; $50,000 past pain and suffering).

Deliberation

3 hours, 45 minutes

Poll

12-0 on all questions

Length

Four days


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