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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Sideswipe Collision

Brian Haschke v. Lanette Calvo, et al.

Published: May 6, 1995 | Result Date: Mar. 3, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 120305 –  $56,750

Judge

Jack H. Halpin

Court

Shasta Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jason A. Krestoff


Defendant

Michael R. Deems


Experts

Plaintiff

Gregory Hicks
(medical)

John Dorsett
(medical)

Philip J. O'Sullivan
(technical)

Defendant

John L. Chase
(medical)

Facts

On February 14, 1993, Plaintiff Brian Haschke, a 40-year-old carpenter and heavy-construction laborer, and Defendant Lanette Calvo collided in a sideswipe collision which occurred at an exit of a mall parking lot.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $300,000 reduced to $75,000 and Defendant offered $23,560. Defendant contends that the demand of $300,000 was not reduced.

Specials in Evidence

$7,519 $18,000 $1,232

Injuries

Cervical sprain/strain in-or-around C1-2, exacerbating a prior C1 fracture. Treatments and/or surgeries were not disclosed.

Other Information

A prior arbitration by Gary Brickwood resulted in a Plaintiff's award in the amount of $23,560; trial de novo by Plaintiff. The filing date of this case was August 13, 1993; one year and seven months prior to this result.

Deliberation

3.75 hours

Poll

11-1 liability, 11-1 damages

Length

4 days


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