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Personal Injury
Multiple Automobile Accident
Rear-End Collision

Edward Osmun, Nancy Osmun v. Melissa K. Land, and Does 1 through 100

Published: Sep. 7, 2013 | Result Date: May 23, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC-10-500478 Verdict –  $29,896

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brian D. Sudano

Aaron D. Langberg


Defendant

Sierra D. Shipley

Deborah T. Bjonerud
(Jeanette N. Little & Associates)


Experts

Plaintiff

Marc Rabideau
(medical)

Paul Slosar Jr.
(medical)

Phillip H. Allman III, Ph.D.
(technical)

Carol R. Hyland M.A.
(technical)

Defendant

Peter B. Slabaugh
(medical)

Brian J. Doherty Ph.D.
(technical)

Facts

On July 22, 2009, Edward Osmun was driving when he was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Melissa Land. Osmun sued Land, alleging that she was negligent in the operation of her vehicle. Osmun argued that Land had failed to properly keep a lookout and stop before hitting his vehicle.

Land did not dispute liability.

Injuries

Osmun claimed injuries to his neck and back.

Result

The jury awarded Osmun $29,396. It also awarded Osmun's wife $500 for her loss of consortium.


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