Kerri Ann French v. David J. Halpert
Published: Nov. 7, 2009 | Result Date: Apr. 20, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC095071 Verdict – $21,944
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On May 26, 2006, a vehicle driven by David Halpert collided with a vehicle driven by Kerri Ann French. Consequently, French's vehicle then collided into a parked vehicle. French sued Halpert alleging motor vehicle negligence.
Damages
The plaintiff sought $16,000 for property damage and $6,000 for implant surgery.
Injuries
French claimed a concussion, migraine headaches, and a shift in her breast implant.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiff $21,944.
Other Information
Plaintiff filed a motion for additur based on the jury's lack of awarding any non-economic and future loss of earnings damages. The motion was granted. The court gave the defense the option of a new trial on damages or consent to an additur of $12,000. After the defense failed to consent within the allowed timeframe, the court ordered the additur increasing the total award to $33,944, plus $6,875 in costs. FILING DATE: Aug. 24, 2007.
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