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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Head-on Collision

Natalia S. Martin v. Arthur William Lawrence III

Published: May 24, 2014 | Result Date: Apr. 3, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC 13 528704 Verdict –  $427,925

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stewart P. Galbraith


Defendant

Jonathan H. Erb
(Philip M. Andersen & Associates)


Experts

Plaintiff

Laurence H. Neuman
(technical)

Meir Marmor
(medical)

Facts

Natalia Martin sued Arthur Lawrence III, based on an automobile accident.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Martin claimed that on July 22, 2011, she was injured in an automobile accident in San Francisco, caused by Lawrence.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Lawrence denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

A jury awarded Martin $427,925.

Other Information

INSURER: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

11-1 (liability), 10-2 (past pain and suffering), 9-3 (future pain and suffering)

Length

five days


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