Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision
Jeffrey Lerner v. Scott Mumford, Temperature Equipment Corporation
Published: Nov. 3, 2007 | Result Date: Aug. 3, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 046036 Verdict – $24,262
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert B. Gibson
(Gibson & Hughes)
Defendant
Thomas W. Shaver
(Shaver, Korff & Castronovo LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Gilbert Yourdeem
(medical)
Facts
Jeffrey Lerner was rear-ended by Scott Mumford, who was driving a vehicle owned by Temperature Equipment Corp. He sued both parties, alleging the employer was vicariously liable for Mumford's motor vehicle negligence.
The defendants conceded liability.
Specials in Evidence
$10,762
Damages
$20,000 for pain and suffering.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered soft-tissue injuries to his neck and back. Defense counsel argued plaintiff's injuries were pre-existing.
Result
The defendants were liable for plaintiff's damages, totaling $24,262.32
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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