Nickki Gibeaut v. Richard McLaughlin, Marisa McGuire
Published: Jul. 12, 2008 | Result Date: Jun. 19, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV241199 Verdict – $56,740
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Brandt
(medical)
Daniel P. Voss
(technical)
William L. Van Der Reis M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Richard C. Rosenberg M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On July 4, 2005, in Ventura, plaintiff Nickki Gibeaut, 21, was a passenger in a vehicle struck by defendant, who was making a left turn. The plaintiff alleged that her right knee struck the dashboard, causing injury to her meniscus, which ultimately required surgery.
The defendants admitted liability, but contested the nature and extent of plaintiff's injury and damages. The defendants contended that plaintiff's knee injury was a soccer injury sustained in 2001.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $90,000. The defendants offered $15,000.
Specials in Evidence
$54,740 $320
Result
Verdict for $56,740 ($54,740 economic; $2,000 non-economic).
Other Information
FILING DATE: May 23, 2006.
Deliberation
eight hours
Length
five days
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