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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Broadside Collision

Valerie-Jean Miller v. Shannon Chon Walker and Does 1 through 10

Published: Feb. 23, 2013 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC461611 Verdict –  $250,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David M. Feldman


Defendant

Robyn N. Jones


Experts

Plaintiff

Rajan M. Patel M.D.
(medical)

Defendant

Clive Segal
(medical)

Facts

Valerie-Jean Miller sued Shannon Chon Walker, alleging that she was negligent in the operation of her vehicle. Miller claimed that she had the right of way at the intersection, since her path was uncontrolled while Walker had a stop sign. She also claimed she was waived on into the intersection by other vehicles, but Walker failed to stop.

Walker argued that she had made a stop at the intersection, but Miller was speeding and driving inattentively.

Damages

Miller claimed $85,000 in past medical costs and additional damages for pain and suffering.

Injuries

Miller alleged aggravation of a pre-existing right hip injury. She treated with a chiropractor for almost five years, and then underwent a hip replacement.

Result

The jury found that Walker was at fault and awarded Miller $250,000.

Deliberation

two days

Poll

10-2

Length

five days


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