Facts

Plaintiff Gwenda Perez and defendant Marisol Felix were both driving eastbound on Wilshire Blvd. near Ridgeway Ave. in Los Angeles. When defendant changed lanes, she struck plaintiff's car on her right.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed defendant was negligent.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant admitted liability but claimed that plaintiff's injuries and damages were exaggerated. Defendant claimed that plaintiff suffered only simple soft tissue injuries.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant's CCP 998 offer of $7,000 was rejected and later withdrawn.

Specials in Evidence

$4,680 (disputed) $20,000 to $40,000 none none

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed she sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. Plaintiff was treated for over a year.

Result

Defense verdict.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Aug. 8, 2014.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

10-2 (causation)

Length

three days