Richard Weber v. Richard Henry Bertsch
Published: Mar. 9, 2002 | Result Date: Feb. 8, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC026630W Verdict – $128,926
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Michael P. O'Sullivan
(Law Offices of William W. Green)
Facts
On Nov. 18, 2000, the plaintiff father was returning from Magic Mountain with his minor daughter. His car was
overheating and he pulled over to the side of the freeway to allow his car to cool. He was struck by the
defendant who was driving a truck. The defendant was convicted of DUI. The plaintiff sustained injuries.
Settlement Discussions
Mediation was held but was unsuccessful.
Specials in Evidence
$30,395 $12,900
Injuries
The father suffered cervical fractures, hospitalization for one week; four months off work and residual headaches and fatigue. The daughter suffered scar on the knee, abrasions, lacerations to face and arms.
Other Information
The daughter was awarded $10,000 for noneconomic damages and $153 for economic damages. The key issue in the trial was the ownership of the plaintiffÆs vehicle to allow him to recover noneconomic damages.
Deliberation
two hours
Length
four days
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