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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Phyllis Chavez v. Herbert McClure

Published: Jul. 20, 2004 | Result Date: Apr. 7, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCVSS084508 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Tara C. Reilly

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

C. Patrick Milligan


Defendant

Edward St. Germain


Experts

Plaintiff

Gerald Goodlow
(medical)

Defendant

Gary L. Painter
(medical)

Peter M. Burkhard
(technical)

Facts

Phyllis Chavez, a 36-year-old California Office of Employment Development employee, stopped her car at a traffic light in Redlands on Dec. 16, 2000. Her car was then rear-ended by that of 90-year-old Herbert McCLure. Two days after the accident, at 5 a.m., Chavez filed a police report at a local police station. An hour later, she went to an emergency room. She visited a chiropractor later that day. Chavez sued McClure, alleging vehicular negligence. McClure admitted liability, but disputed the extent of injuries and damages.

Settlement Discussions

Chavez demanded $4,000 on the eve of trial. McClure then offered $3,000.

Specials in Evidence

$9,500 $4,000

Damages

Chavez claimed $431 in property damage.

Injuries

Chavez claimed that two lumbar discs slipped as a result of the accident.

Deliberation

30 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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