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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Wrongful Death

Whetstone v. Schlumberger Technology Corp.

Published: Jul. 22, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 23, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV187371 Verdict –  $2,500,000

Judge

Barbara A. Lane

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Bruce A. Broillet
(Greene, Broillet & Wheeler LLP)


Defendant

Jonathan S. Vick
(Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo)


Facts

On March 11, 1998, David Whetstone Jr., age 32, was killed in a vehicular accident. The plaintiffs were his mother and father, who sued for wrongful death. Following discovery, liability was admitted.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiffs demanded $1,350,000. The defendant offered $850,000.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

9-3

Length

three days


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