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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Broadside Collision

Marjorie Kramer v. Georgeanne Earwood

Published: Apr. 16, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 29, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC013415 –  $16,000

Judge

Douglas A. McKee

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gerard M. Dougherty


Defendant

Karen J. Geiss


Experts

Plaintiff

Diane Jordan
(medical)

Facts

The subject of this verdict was a broadside vehicular collision which occurred on October 16, 1991, at the intersection of Seamount Drive and Hawthorne Boulevard within the City of Ranchos Palos Verdes. Plaintiff Majorie Kramer was a 32-year-old homemaker and mother of 2 children at the time of the accident. Defendant Georganne Earwood admitted negligence.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends their demand was a 998 in the amount of $14,999 reduced to $11,000 before trial and Defendant offered $5,000. Defendant contends their offer was $5,000 and Plaintiff demanded $75,000.

Specials in Evidence

$4,465 $14,400

Injuries

Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sprains requiring chiropractic treatment and physical therapy from November 15, 1991, through May 27, 1992; Plaintiff's chiropractor testified that the Plaintiff would require life-time chiropractic care at a cost of $320 per year.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

3 days


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