Manuel Vargas v. Robert Krichbaum
Published: Feb. 8, 1997 | Result Date: Jul. 31, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 7407383 – $24,135
Judge
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert Cottle
(technical)
John D. Warbritton III
(medical)
George Booth III
(technical)
Defendant
Robert A. Burton
(medical)
Facts
On Sept. 13, 1993, plaintiff Manuel Vargas, a 46-year-old crab stand manager, was injured when his vehicle was rearended by a vehicle operated by defendant Frederick Krichbaum, pushing the plaintiff's vehicle into a third vehicle. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $36,000 later withdrawn. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $20,000.
Specials in Evidence
$10,174 $4,308 $200,000 to $600,000
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $4,693 in property damage to vehicle.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered a herniated disc that will result in pain for the rest of his life.
Other Information
EXPERT TESTIMONY: Defense expert Robert A. Burton, testified that the plaintiff had a long history of back pain, and the subject accident caused a temporary aggravation of that condition.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
_______ (#s Pls.)
Length
6 days
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