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Personal Injury
Negligence
Auto v. Tractor-Trailer

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

John D. Freeland

Paul R. Scheele
(Curtis Legal Group)


Defendant

Anthony C. Deichler


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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