Nelsen, et al. v. Havens, et al.
Published: Apr. 8, 2000 | Result Date: Dec. 8, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: INC002713 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Scott B. Spriggs
(Kinkle, Rodiger & Spriggs)
Experts
Plaintiff
George Huard
(medical)
Ronald Reinhart
(medical)
Facts
On July 9, 1996, plaintiff, a then 61-year-old retiree, was driving through the intersection of Rancho Las Palmas Drive and Highway III in Rancho Mirage. He came to a stop at a red light. When the light turned green, plaintiff proceeded into the intersection. He was struck by defendantÆs vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $30,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $13,300.
Specials in Evidence
$15,000 $30,000
Other Information
Prior arbitration award resulted in $25,000 to plaintiff John Wallace Sr. and $2,500 to plaintiff Jimmie June Nelsen. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
15 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
four days
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