Ronnie Panganiban v. Robert Strickler
Published: May 14, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 21, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SB1968 – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Peter A. Wiktorski Jr.
(technical)
William Lewis
(medical)
Defendant
Frank C. DeBiasio
(technical)
Facts
On April 6, 1992, Defendant Robert Strickler, driving his 1987 Chevy S10 pick-up truck, struck Plaintiff Ronnie Panganiban, a 12-year-old boy. Defendant did not see the child before the child allegedly collided with the vehicle; impact was in the area between the right front wheel and the right door.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made a 998 offer in the amount of $25,000 on March 25, 1994, and Plaintiff demanded $100,000.
Specials in Evidence
$230,000 yes, unspecified unknown
Damages
Plaintiff asked the jury to award $600,000; Defendant asked the jury to return a defense verdict.
Injuries
Head injury resulting in upper brain stem contusion and coma for 18 days requiring 2 months hospitalization and 2 months rehabilitation; residuals include change in attitude, change in behavior, and diminished scholastic performance.
Deliberation
75 minutes
Poll
11-1
Length
4 days
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