Ortega, et al. v. Martin, et al.
Published: Feb. 6, 1999 | Result Date: Dec. 24, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RCV29986 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas Borncamp
(Yukevich Cavanaugh)
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael Parillo
(technical)
Defendant
Eron J. Martin
(technical)
Facts
On Feb. 8, 1997, the plaintiffs, Armando and Lidia Ortega, and the 4-year-old son Jonathan, were rear-ended by defendant while on Central on ramp to the east 10 Freeway. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $ ________. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $ _________.
Specials in Evidence
$3,710 (Armando Ortega); $3,755 (Lidia Ortega); $1,335 (Jonathan Ortega)
Injuries
The plaintiffs claimed moderate neck and back strain/sprains to each, requiring three months of physical therapy. The plaintiff, Jonathan Ortega, claimed residual emotional and psychological distress following the impact.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and two months after the case was filed. An arbitration was held before Martin Cervantes, resulting in a $6,250 award; the defendant then requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
12-0 (damages)
Length
four days
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