Adams and Patton v. Heigl
Published: Mar. 20, 1999 | Result Date: Aug. 17, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV9618730 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Maricopa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Lisa Ford Clapp
(technical)
Charles P. Dickerson
(technical)
Defendant
Joseph Peles
(technical)
Facts
The decedent, a 31-year-old construction office manager, was survived by her parents, who brought suit on their own behalf, and on behalf of decedent's 8-year-old son, and decedent's estate arising out of an automobile accident where the defendant executed a left turn at 32nd Street and Indian School Road into the decedent's path, causing the decedent's vehicle to rollover. The plaintiffs brought this wrongful death action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made a settlement demand for $150,000. The defendant made an offer for $125,000.
Specials in Evidence
$7,000 (lost household services) $370,000
Damages
$7,000 (lost household services)
Injuries
Death
Result
Please provide the city of locale of experts Charles Dickerson _______________, Joseph Peles ______________, Lisa Ford-Clapp ______________
Other Information
During closing arguments, the plaintiffs' counsel asked the jury to award plaintiffs $430,000 in specials, plus a reasonable amont for the decedent's wrongful death. The defense counsel argued liability, and in the alternate, suggested $100,000 was adequate compensation.
Deliberation
one hour
Length
five days
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