Engracio Aragon v. Darryl Richardson
Published: Apr. 12, 2005 | Result Date: Jul. 22, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: WG03083203 Verdict – $2,745
Judge
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Barry K. Tagawa
(The Law Office of Barry K. Tagawa)
Defendant
David E. Hunter
(JAMS)
Experts
Plaintiff
Patrick J. Szucs
(technical)
Defendant
Anthony H. Jew
(medical)
Facts
On May 16, 2002, plaintiff Engracio Aragon, 47, was driving on his night-shift job for the postal service on the I-80 in Oakland. An unknown vehicle cut in front of the plaintiff's car, causing him to slow down. The plaintiff was then rear-ended by a vehicle driven by defendant Darryl Richardson. The plaintiff's car was severely damaged, and he hit his head on the window.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $15,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $8,500.
Injuries
The plaintiff had soft tissue injuries throughout his body.
Result
The jury awarded $2,745 in economic damages to Aragon, reduced to $2,608 net. Aragon made a partial payment of defendant's cost bill. Then the parties stipulated to vacating the verdict and dismissing the action.
Deliberation
2.5 hours
Poll
11-1 (negligence), 12-0 (damages)
Length
four days
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