Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Head-On Collision
Katherine Rutledge v. Tara S. Schmidt
Published: Jun. 1, 2013 | Result Date: Mar. 8, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 37-2011-00102500-CU-PA-CTL Verdict – $38,841
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Mark E. Stenson
(Law Office of Schneider & Holtz)
Facts
On May 12, 2011, Katherine Rutledge was struck head-on by a vehicle operated by Tara Schmidt. Schmidt was coming off an off-ramp when her slipper got stuck under the accelerator, and her vehicle entered an intersection against a red light and went over a center divider to strike Rutledge's vehicle.
Rutledge sued Schmidt, alleging that she was negligent in the operation of her vehicle.
Schmidt conceded liability.
Injuries
Rutledge claimed strains to her neck and back, which were treated with medication and physical therapy.
Result
Rutledge was awarded $38,840.94.
Poll
8-0 (damages)
Length
one day
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