Sherry Manriquez v. Patrick McDonald
Published: Mar. 1, 1997 | Result Date: Jun. 6, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MS951060 – $17,000
Judge
Court
Santa Cruz Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
J. Marcus Lay
(medical)
Defendant
Samuel M. Wayne
(medical)
Facts
On May 4, 1993, plaintiff Sherry Manriquez, a 28-year-old teller, was driving her vehicle on Highway 9. Defendant Patrick McDonald backed his truck out from a shopping center parking lot onto Highway 9 and collided with the passenger side of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff was the defendant's former tenant. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $15,000 reduced to $13,500. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $8,500 with indication of possibly $500 more.
Specials in Evidence
$4,882
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed shoulder, neck, and hip pain, an inability to lift more than 25 pounds, and continuing mid-back pain, resulting in permanent restriction on sports.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ___ years and ___ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference / arbitration / mediaton was held on ___/___/19___ before _________________________ (name pls.) of _____________________________ (affiliation or court pls.) resulting in _________________. EXPERT TESTIMONY: Any interesting expert testimony? ANY INTERESTING INFORMATION ON JUDGE / MEDIATOR / ARBITRATOR?
Deliberation
2 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
3 days
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