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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Duane Clinton Hood v. Miguel Escalante

Published: Apr. 6, 2004 | Result Date: Apr. 3, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 00077257 Verdict –  $2,881

Judge

Horace Wheatley

Court

Alameda Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joseph F.S. Pisano


Defendant

Jennifer R. Solomon


Experts

Plaintiff

John W. Daniels
(medical)

Sarbit Dhesi
(medical)

Defendant

Kevin D. Harrington
(medical)

Facts

Miguel Escalante was pulling out of a shopping center on Cedar Boulevard in Newark. He had pulled out across two lanes of traffic and was attempting to make a left turn, when Duane Hood's Volkswagen Jetta hit Escalante's Ford in the left front corner. Hood sued Escalante, alleging vehicular negligence.

Damages

Hood claimed $7,212 in specials and $2,500 for pain and suffering.

Injuries

Hood was diagnosed with a backache and began chiropractic treatment.

Result

$2,881

Other Information

The jury found Hood 25 percent comparatively negligent for the accident.

Deliberation

four hours

Length

two days


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