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
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
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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