Roberts v. Newman
Published: Dec. 31, 2002 | Result Date: Jun. 21, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 00AS03793 Verdict – $1,000
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert Holbert
(medical)
Defendant
Jennifer L. Martin
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, while driving his automobile, was rear-ended by another driver and was injured as a result. The
plaintiff contended that the defendant was negligent in driving her vehicle and that this negligence resulted in
him being rear-ended and sustaining injuries.
The defendant stated that she was startled by the presence of a mouse in her car and
this caused her, unintentionally, to put her foot on the accelerator.
Settlement Discussions
A prior arbitration award in favor of the plaintiff was $9,980.
Specials in Evidence
$6,470 in chiropractic treatment and $1,650 for an MRI
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he suffered from soft tissue injuries.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Length
two days
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