Rebecca Warne v. Heidi J. Kelly
Published: Jul. 22, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 19, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 730484 Verdict – $853
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Scott D. Schabacker
(Law Offices of Scott D. Schabacker)
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Simeteys
(medical)
James G. Kent Ph.D.
(technical)
Gary Lewkovich
(medical)
Sam Maywood
(medical)
Charles Mastrovich
(medical)
William J. Previte
(medical)
Defendant
Brian D. Mudd
(medical)
James S. Sarkisian
(medical)
Facts
The collision took place on Carmel Mountain Road and Interstate 15 in San Diego on May 12, 1998. The defendant entered the intersection on westbound Carmel Mountain Road on a red light, attempted to stop, but was unable to avoid striking the forward portion of the driver's side of the plaintiff's car, which was totalled. The defendant admitted fault.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $100,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $15,001.
Specials in Evidence
$46,262 $9,736 $40,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged three cervical disc herniations, TMJ requiring orthotic appliances, right ulnar nerve injury, neck, shoulder and back pain.
Other Information
<P>New trial motion is pending.</P>
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
9-3
Length
five days
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