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    • Christina Owyang, Hinman Owyang v. Michael Angell, Angell's Express Trucking Systems Inc., et al.

    Jul. 15, 2000
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Vehicular)
    Auto v. Truck
    Rear-End Collision

    Christina Owyang, Hinman Owyang v. Michael Angell, Angell's Express Trucking Systems Inc., et al.

    Published: Jul. 15, 2000 | Result Date: May 3, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: H2010874 Verdict –  $0

    Judge

    John A. Burke

    Court

    Alameda Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Brian Y.K. Ching


    Defendant

    Brenda C. Morrissey

    Stephen H. Cornet


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Robert A. Rovner
    (medical)

    Michael J. Braun
    (technical)

    Gary T. Moran
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Robert G. Liptai
    (technical)

    Laura L. Liptai
    (technical)

    Mark H. Strassberg M.D.
    (medical)

    Ronald H. Roberts Ph.D.
    (medical)

    John D. Lang
    (medical)

    Facts

    On April 9, 1997, plaintiff was traveling on Interstate 880 near Route 238 interchange, heading towards Oakland from Hayward, when the plaintiff's vehicle collided with the truck driven by the defendant. The car spun around the truck, crossing to the median barrier and back again.

    Settlement Discussions

    The plaintiff originally demanded $13 million, reduced to $1.85 million at trial. The defendant offered a waiver of costs.

    Specials in Evidence

    $33,000 $375,000

    Injuries

    The plaintiff underwent neck fusion and knee surgery; she also suffered post-concussive syndrome, brain injuries and cognitive defects.

    Deliberation

    four hours

    Poll

    9-3

    Length

    11 days


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