Jillian Taylor v. G. Scott Conk, Allison Taylor
Published: Jul. 20, 2004 | Result Date: Mar. 1, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC20020222 Verdict – $52,600
Judge
Court
El Dorado Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Charles Davis
(medical)
Laurin Farr
(medical)
Brian Gatterman
(medical)
Defendant
William K. Hoddick M.D.
(medical)
Peter N. Sfakianos
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Jillian Taylor, age 16, was driving her Nissan Sentra at the intersection of Green Valley Road and Lotus Road in El Dorado County. She was broadsided by a Ford Expedition driven by defendant G. Scott Conk and owned by defendant Allison Taylor. The plaintiff sued both Conk and Taylor, alleging vehicular negligence. The defendants did not dispute liability.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $40,000; defendants made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $20,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed she suffered soft-tissue sprains and strains to her neck and back. She claimed $16,000 in medical specials and damages for pain and suffering. The defendants contended that plaintiff suffered only minor soft-tissue injuries and needed no further care after two months of treatment. The defendants further argued that plaintiff's treatment was excessive and unwarranted.
Result
At trial, defendant Allison Taylor was voluntarily dismissed. The jury found in favor of plaintiff against defendant Conk, and awarded her $52,600.
Other Information
The court granted plaintiff's legal fees of $21,040.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Length
five days
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