George Usher v. Larry Nance
Published: Oct. 27, 2012 | Result Date: Jul. 13, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC050304 Verdict – $8,610
Court
L.A. Superior Chatsworth
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Bradley S. Wallace
(The Wallace Firm PC)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael A. Spagnoli
(medical)
Defendant
Steven J. Nagelberg M.D.
(medical)
Facts
George Usher was traveling on Newhall road in Santa Clarita when he was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Larry Nance. Usher sued Nance, alleging that Nance was negligent in the operation of his vehicle by being inattentive.
Nance admitted liability.
Damages
Usher sought $11,070 for past medical costs and $15,000 for his pain and suffering.
Injuries
Usher claimed soft-tissue strains and sprains to his lower back and underwent treatment with a chiropractor for about six months. He also received acupuncture therapy.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiff $8,610.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
8-0 (medical costs), 6-2 (pain and suffering)
Length
two days
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