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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

N. Christina Long v. Geraldine Straumfjord, et al.

Published: Apr. 16, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 24, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 659921 –  $0

Judge

Joe D. Hadden

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Frederick R. Palumbo


Defendant

Gregory V. DeBernard


Experts

Plaintiff

William Maguire
(medical)

Defendant

John Bergan
(medical)

Facts

On January 10, 1992, Plaintiff N. Christine Long's automobile was struck in a rear end collision by Defendant Geraldine Straumfjord's vehicle. Defendant admitted liability. Plaintiff was a 59-year-old homemaker at the time.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they made no offers and Plaintiff demanded $150,000 increased to $300,000 at trial.

Specials in Evidence

$28,608 $47,611

Injuries

Deep vein thrombosis which resulted in a pulmonary embolism requiring an 8-day hospitalization and future surgery.

Deliberation

20 minutes

Poll

not taken

Length

2 days


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