Jon E. Albertsen Jr. v. Edward R. Prati dba Prati Vineyards, Timothy F. Woskow and Does 1-15
Published: Nov. 24, 2007 | Result Date: Sep. 6, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SCUK CVPM 0697428 Verdict – $7,900
Court
Mendocino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Edgar O. Angelone Ph.D.
(medical)
Richard M. Bailey
(technical)
Robert Rushton
(medical)
Carlisle Holland
(medical)
James C. McGowan
(technical)
Defendant
Michael Star
(medical)
Richard Olcese Psy.D.
(medical)
John Bland
(technical)
Kirk Barry
(technical)
Sean Shimada
(technical)
Alan D. Shonkoff
(medical)
Facts
Jon Albertsen accelerated, then stopped suddenly at an intersection in Ukiah to let a pedestrian in a wheelchair pass. Timothy Woskow rear-ended him with his truck. Albertsen sued Woskow for motor vehicle negligence and Woskow's employer, Edward Prati, for vicarious liability. Defendants stipulated to liability.
Specials in Evidence
$40,079; $16,399; $340,000-$1 million in lost earnings capacity.
Damages
$193,200 for past and future pain and suffering, $10,800-$11,200 to cover vocational training expenses. Defendants contended a $100,000 award would suffice if brain injury was proven, $10,000 otherwise.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed head injuries with brain trauma, causing cognitive difficulty and short-term memory loss.
Result
The plaintiff was awarded $7,900 against defendants.
Deliberation
half day
Poll
11-1 (causation and economic damages), 10-2 (non-economic damages)
Length
eight days
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