Shawn Cotterman v. Charles Jackson
Published: Apr. 29, 1995 | Result Date: Mar. 28, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SCV2054 – $2,109
Judge
Court
Placer Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert E. Scott
(medical)
Defendant
Mark E. Hambly
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Shawn Cotterman was a 33-year-old auto mechanic who had injured his back in a work-related incident which occurred on March 19, 1993. He was still on disability on June 4, 1993, when Defendant Charles Jackson's vehicle struck Plaintiff's vehicle in a rear end collision. Defendant admitted liability.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends he offered a 998 in the amount of $5,000 increased to $7,000 before trial; and Plaintiff demanded $9,000.
Specials in Evidence
$15,626 $20,000
Damages
Plaintiff requested a verdict in the amount of $135,626.
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed an L4-5 herniation requiring discectomy surgery.
Other Information
Judgment for $3,327 costs in favor of Defendant has been entered.
Deliberation
55 minutes
Poll
9-3
Length
3 days
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