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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Red Light

Linda Fowler v. Charles Amaral

Published: May 4, 2004 | Result Date: Mar. 25, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV217173 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Mark J. Litwak

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert Jennings


Defendant

Christopher E. Kentra


Experts

Plaintiff

Randall Drake
(medical)

Jeff Tracy
(technical)

Defendant

Stephen M. Foreman
(medical)

Facts

The subject suit related to an automobile accident that occurred on July 17, 2002 at approximately 11 p.m. The plaintiff was a florist. The defendant, and cross-complainant, was a sailor in the United States Navy. The plaintiff was driving eastbound on Telephone Road in Ventura and made a left turn onto Portola. The defendant was driving eastbound on Portola.

Specials in Evidence

$3,353 (chiropractic); $400 (orthopedic consultations) $3,000

Damages

The plaintiff had no liability insurance so was limited to economic damages only which she claimed was $6000. The defendant cross-complained for property damage. The defendant claimed property damage of $4,992.

Other Information

The case was originally arbitrated and the arbitrator found in favor of the defendant and awarded him $4,992 on his cross-complaint. The jury also found in favor of the defendant and awarded him $6,000.

Deliberation

1.5 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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