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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Amy Winney v. Tiffany Beuving

Published: May 19, 2007 | Result Date: Oct. 18, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC072830 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Matthew D. Soule

Jonathan W. Evans
(Jonathan W. Evans & Associates)


Defendant

Wayne W. Wilks


Experts

Plaintiff

Joseph A. Bender
(technical)

Defendant

Charles W. Frost
(technical)

Jacob E. Tauber M.D.
(medical)

Facts

Amy Winney collided with Tiffany Beuving while making a left turn. She sued Beuving for motor vehicle negligence.

The plaintiff contended defendant illegally used the right shoulder to pass both lanes of blocked traffic.

The defendant maintained she had the right of way and it was plaintiff's responsibility to wait until traffic cleared before turning.

Specials in Evidence

$7950.

Damages

The plaintiff sought unspecified damages for pain and suffering. $3321 in car damage.

Result

The plaintiff awarded $18,032.

Deliberation

four hours

Poll

12-0

Length

four days


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