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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Hollis Valenti v. Robert Thompson

Published: Jun. 13, 1998 | Result Date: May 5, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 97CV5011 –  $65,000

Judge

Arnaud Newton Jr.

Court

Larimer District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert A. Garcin


Defendant

Christopher J. Witte


Experts

Plaintiff

Marilyn Newsom
(medical)

Eric E. Younger
(medical)

Facts

On May 10, 1996, plaintiff Hollis Valenti, a 40-year-old patient registrar, was in her vehicle when defendant Robert Thompson turned left, directly into the plaintiff's path. The vehicles collided, resulting in injuries suffered by the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a policy limits settlement demand for $50,000 one year before trial. The defendant made an offer of $36,500, two weeks before trial.

Specials in Evidence

$13,479

Other Information

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

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

_____ - _____ (Nos. Pls.)

Length

two days


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