Louis Zaccagnini v. Grover Clearance Abbott
Published: Mar. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Dec. 17, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: C9200733 – $7,777
Judge
Court
Contra Costa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Sateesh N. Apte
(medical)
Brian S. Icke
(medical)
Defendant
Floyd Fortuin
(medical)
Terence J. McDonnell
(medical)
Clay A. Campbell
(technical)
Facts
On March 5, 1991, Plaintiff Louis Zaccagnini's vehicle was struck in a rear end collision by Defendant Grover Clearance Abbott's automobile. Plaintiff was a 43-year-old metal fabricator at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $75,000 and Defendant made no offers. Defendant contends their offer was $2,500.
Specials in Evidence
$8,112 $2,862 unknown unknown
Damages
Plaintiff asked the jury for $120,867.
Injuries
Concussion resulting in post-concussion syndrome; spondylosis and bulging annulus at the C4-5 and C6-7 level and C6-7 bilateral foramina stenosis requiring physical therapy.
Other Information
A prior arbitration by Kevin B. McCray resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $2,500; trial de novo by Plaintiff.
Deliberation
1.75 hours
Poll
varied
Length
5 days
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