Cynthia Passoth v. Pauline Placencia, et al.
Published: Apr. 25, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 2, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RCV15418 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jerry Lee Morris
(medical)
Defendant
Steven J. Bellino
(technical)
Fredrick J. Lieb
(medical)
Facts
In May 21, 1994, plaintiff Cynthia Passoth, a 43-year-old real estate agent, was stopped at an intersection when she was rear-ended by the defendant. The plaintiff thought she had broken her wrist (only sprained per medical records) but waited five days to treat her injury. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $28,000. The defendant made an offer of $10,000 at the mandatory settlement conference.
Specials in Evidence
$5,900 $6,000 $36,000 $40,000
Damages
The plaintiff asked the jury for $210,000 in damages. She alleged $1,800 in property damage to her car.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years and 10 months after the case was filed. ARBITRATION: An arbitration was held on Aug. 27, 1996, before the Hon. Richard J. Beacom, retired, resulting in an award of $28,000. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
10-2
Length
five days
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