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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

John R. Perugini v. Johanna C. Guest, David Martin

Published: Jul. 14, 2012 | Result Date: Jun. 4, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 34-2010-00070909 Verdict –  $40,103

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jonathan R. Hayes


Defendant

Keith R. Pawloski


Experts

Plaintiff

Joseph A. Geddes
(medical)

Phil M. Lugo
(medical)

Defendant

Michael G. Klein
(medical)

Facts

On April 17, 2009, John Perugini drove his truck onto an on-ramp leading toward Highway 50 in Sacramento County. A vehicle driven by Johanna Guest and owned by David Martin crashed into the back of Perugini's car. Perugini filed an action against Guest and Martin, alleging negligent oration of motor vehicle and vicarious liability.
Martin was later dismissed from the lawsuit.

Damages

Perugini sought $26,000 in medical costs.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained back, neck, and soft-tissue injuries.

Result

The jury's award provided Plaintiff with $40,013.


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