Pannella v. Water Heaters & More
Published: Dec. 24, 2002 | Result Date: Nov. 18, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: C0101639 Verdict – $284
Judge
Court
Contra Costa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Christopher L. Patton
(Patton Trial Group)
Facts
The defendant admitted liability in a rear-end accident. The plaintiff had a prior fracture at C5-6 with subsequent fusion. The plaintiff had also been treated for a brachial plexus injury (thoracic outlet syndrome). The plaintiff claimed an aggravation of thoracic outlet syndrome with permanent disability. The defendant claimed that all the injuries pre-dated the accident.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $750,000; the defendant offered a waiver of costs.
Specials in Evidence
$20,000 $112,000 $500,000 $50,000
Other Information
The plaintiff was awarded $7,500 at non-binding arbitration; the plaintiff then requested trial de novo. The defendant filed a post-trial motion for costs.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
11-1
Length
five days
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