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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Carol Barrera v. Manuel Grageda

Published: Oct. 21, 2003 | Result Date: Jun. 13, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC044070 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Cary H. Nishimoto

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stanley D. Bowman


Defendant

Patrick J. Torsney
(Patrick Torsney, Esq.)


Experts

Plaintiff

Brian Borsook
(medical)

Facts

On July 10, 2001, plaintiff Carol Barrera, a 44-year-old business owner, was driving her vehicle when she was rear-ended by defendant Manuel Grageda after he failed to stop on time. The plaintiff sued the defendant alleging vehicular negligence. The defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $40,000; the defendant offered $1,500 reduced to waiver of costs.

Specials in Evidence

$8,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed lumbar and cervical sprains, migraine headaches, and iliotibial band syndrome.

Result

Defense Verdict

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

11-1

Length

three days


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