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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Andres Marin v. Mary Reichert

Published: Dec. 5, 1998 | Result Date: Oct. 28, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 239749 –  $0

Judge

Mason L. Fenton

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David J.F. Gross
(Faegre, Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP)


Defendant

Tobin K. Ando


Facts

On Jan. 23, 1997, the defendant, backed into plaintiff's, a 27-year-old painter and light construction worker, car. At the time, plaintiff was parked and sitting in his car in the parking lot of a motel. The plaintiff contended that he was injured from the impact. The defendant contended the impact was very minor and did not result in any injury. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $1,300. The defendant offered nothing.

Specials in Evidence

$1,302 $_________ $_________ $_________

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered soft tissue neck and back injuries.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately 11 months after the case was field. A settlement conference was held on Oct. 14, 1998, before Judge Michael Beecher of the Orange County Superior Court, resulting in no settlement.

Deliberation

20 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

one day


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