This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Backing Out of Driveway

Ricardo Arroyo v. Gerasimos Mikelatos

Published: Nov. 22, 1997 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 145832 –  $7,500

Judge

Barbara A. Lane

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

William E. Poulis


Defendant

Paul A. Roberts


Experts

Plaintiff

Paul Cronshaw
(medical)

Defendant

John G. Perry
(technical)

Kurt Kimball
(medical)

Facts

On July 10, 1993, plaintiff Ricardo Arroyo, a 54-year-old gardener, was driving his van down an alley, when he was struck by defendant, Gerasimos Mikelatos, who was driving backing out of his driveway. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

Settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$6,408.76 $9,000

Damages

The plaintiff asked for $60,000 at trial.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed injury to his elbow diagnosed as epicondylitis. The plaintiff underwent surgery.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately three years and three months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

four hours

Poll

9-3 (liability)

Length

five days


#79878

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390