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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
U-Turn Collision

Terresa Albano v. Joseph Esposito III

Published: Aug. 13, 2011 | Result Date: May 16, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC061414 Verdict –  $49,014

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Miriam J. Lebental


Defendant

Patrick M. Kilker


Experts

Plaintiff

Stephen L. Nuccion
(medical)

Nancy Cox
(medical)

Defendant

Ronald E. Glousman
(medical)

Facts

On July 28, 2008, defendant Esposito, who was driving a 2004 Ford F150 pickup truck made a u-turn into plaintiff Albano's vehicle. Albano, age 52, was driving a 2007 Jeep Cherokee.

Defendant admitted liability but disputed plaintiff's causation and damages.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff was willing to settle for $40,000 at mediation. Defendant offered $11,000.

Specials in Evidence

$9,014 $20,000

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed that she suffered thoracic outlet syndrome as a result of the collision. Defense alleged that plaintiff only sustained sprain/strain of the cervical spine.

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $49,014.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 16, 2011.

Deliberation

four hours

Length

four days


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