Melissa Diego, Alexandra Diego v. Hardip Singh Raggi
Published: May 26, 2007 | Result Date: Nov. 16, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 376375 Verdict – $46,658
Court
Stanislaus Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Paul R. Scheele
(Curtis Legal Group)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Larry Weatherbee
(medical)
Walter L. Hunt
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Melissa Diego was in the front passenger seat of a vehicle driven by her mother, plaintiff Alexandra Diego. Defendant Hardip Singh Raggi ran the stop sign at the end of the S. 9th Street offramp from SR 99 and struck a pole. Raggi was driving a tractor trailer northbound. The pole fell and landed on plaintiffs' vehicle. The plaintiffs sued, alleging motor vehicle negligence. The defendant reached a settlement with plaintiff Alexandra Diego prior to trial. The defendant conceded liability.
Settlement Discussions
There was a $24,999 demand and $10,000 offer under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998.
Specials in Evidence
$6,926 $1,732
Damages
The plaintiff sought an unspecified sum for pain and suffering. The defendant argued that plaintiff's hearing deficiencies may not have been caused by the accident.
Injuries
Plaintiff Melissa sustained injuries to her neck, shoulders and elbow, and underwent physical therapy. She also suffered from permanent slight hearing loss, tinnitus and pain in one of her ears.
Result
The jury found for plaintiff and awarded her over $46,000.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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