Maria Bracamontes, Roberto Ochoa v. Matthew Emershy
Published: May 3, 2014 | Result Date: Mar. 7, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIVDS1203800 Verdict – $9,046
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Joseph A. Faccone Jr.
(McElfish Law Firm)
Defendant
Duane A. Newton
(Klute & Newton)
Experts
Plaintiff
Barbara Stanfield
(medical)
Defendant
Gary L. Painter
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Maria Bracamontes, 38, was rear-ended by defendant Matthew Emershy on a freeway on ramp in the City of San Bernardino.
Plaintiff Roberto Ochoa, a minor, was Bracamontes' front seat passenger. Ochoa settled before trial.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant admitted liability but disputed the nature and extent of plaintiff's injuries and damages.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded $20,000. Defendant offered $10,500.
Specials in Evidence
$14,000
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed neck, upper back, headaches and numbness into hands.
Result
The jury awarded $6,046 in medical specials and $3,000 in general damages.
Other Information
FILING DATE: April 12, 2012.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
three days
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