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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Dangerous Condition

James Corral v. State of California, et al.

Published: Dec. 4, 1999 | Result Date: Jun. 11, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC135260 –  $0

Judge

David R. Chaffee

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Douglas C. Pease


Defendant

Ralph E. Brown


Experts

Plaintiff

Harry J. Krueper Jr.
(technical)

Defendant

Edward Nahabedian
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff James Corral, a 27-year-old race horse jockey, was driving eastbound on the 210 freeway at 4:45 a.m., when his vehicle struck a pedestrian in the No. 4 lane. As a result, the plaintiff lost control of his vehicle, ran off the road and struck a tree.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $500,000. The defendant offered $70,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a fractured skull and brain damage.

Deliberation

1+ hours

Poll

11-1

Length

nine days


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