Joseph Notch v. Charles Carroll
Published: Jun. 26, 1999 | Result Date: Mar. 19, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC031799 Verdict – $1,536
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Vigay Guhpta
(technical)
Fabian Proano
(medical)
Brian Irvine
(medical)
Larry Coleman
(medical)
Nancy Zinner
(medical)
Defendant
John L. Howard
(medical)
Richard Hodan
(technical)
John Beault
(technical)
Facts
On June 4, 1997, the plaintiff, a 35-year-old restaurant manager, was traveling eastbound on Sepulveda when his vehicle was rear ended by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $7,500.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000 $50,000
Damages
$1,600 in property damage
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained cervical and lumbar disc bulges, requiring four hospitalizations; ataxia; depression; anxiety and pain syndrome.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on March 11, 1999, before Judge Lois A. Smaltz, resulting in no settlement.
Deliberation
6½ hours
Poll
12-0 (causation), 9-3 (damages)
Length
seven days
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