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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Everson v. Bailey, et al.

Published: Dec. 12, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 114754 Verdict –  $9,100

Judge

Al Girolami

Court

Stanislaus Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael Linn


Defendant

Sabrina M. Tourtlotte


Experts

Plaintiff

William C. Hinchman
(medical)

Andrea A. Davenport
(medical)

Robert E. Caton
(medical)

Defendant

Leslie Konkin
(medical)

Facts

On Feb. 5, 1996, plaintiff, a 49-year-old fast food worker, was rear-ended by defendant's one-half ton pick-up truck. Her 1981 Ford Courier sustained $186 in damages to the rear bumper. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $75,000. The defendant made an offer of compromise for $5,100.

Specials in Evidence

$12,000 $11,000 $50,000 $21,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed neck and back strain/sprain; right shoulder impingement, right elbow exostosis.

Other Information

A settlement conference held on Oct. 28, 1998, before the Hon. William A. Mayhew resulted in no settlement.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

___ - ___ (Nos. Pls.)

Length

five days


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