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Personal Injury
Negligence
Auto v. Motor Scooter

Robert Strong v. David Charles Nord

Published: Sep. 4, 2010 | Result Date: Jun. 2, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC-09-486211 Verdict –  $354,885

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Matthew D. Haley
(Haley Law Offices)


Defendant

Daniel G. Maguire


Experts

Plaintiff

James Colville
(medical)

Defendant

Michael J. Oeschel
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Robert Strong was driving a motor scooter when he collided with defendant David Nord, after Nord made an illegal u-turn in front of Strong's scooter. Strong was thrown from his scooter, went over the car, and ended up on the far side of the car. Strong filed an action against Nord for negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Contentions

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant admitted responsibility for the accident.

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered a foot injury, a fractured patella, lacerations, and a patellar tendon injury. He required physical therapy.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff $354,885.

Other Information

USAA was an insurer.

Deliberation

five hours

Poll

12-0

Length

six days


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