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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Lindsay Schepers v. Gerald Campbell, and Does 1 to 10, inclusive

Published: Dec. 1, 2023 | Result Date: Sep. 26, 2023 | Filing Date: Jun. 21, 2021 |

Case number: 56-2021-00555572-CU-PA-VTA Settlement –  $5,250,000

Judge

Ronda J. McKaig

Court

Ventura County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jeremy I. Lessem
(Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP)

Jamal Tooson
(Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP)


Defendant

Bryan C. Zaverl
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)


Facts

This case arose from a rear-end collision on the 101 freeway in Ventura County. Defendant Gerald Campbell struck plaintiff Lindsay Schepers' vehicle.

Contentions

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant did not contest liability, but argued the injuries were not as significant as claimed.

Injuries

The collision caused a traumatic brain injury, as well as significant orthopedic injuries to plaintiff's neck and back.

Result

The case settled for $5,250,000.


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