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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Negligence

Anderson v. Lal

Published: Nov. 8, 1997 | Result Date: Aug. 19, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 96AS00702 –  $5,824

Judge

Anthony Bellante

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Timothy J.P. O'Connor


Defendant

Nancy Vitale


Experts

Plaintiff

Mark Diaz
(medical)

Facts

On Feb. 6, 1995, plaintiff Anderson, a 19-year-old student and defendant Lal, were racing back to their high school after an evening band practice dinner break. While driving through the high school parking lot, their vehicles collided. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$___________ $___________ $___________ $___________

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged soft tissue injuries.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and six months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

eight hours

Poll

12-0

Length

seven days


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