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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Linda Del Bianco v. Darryl George David, et al.

Published: Dec. 9, 2000 | Result Date: Jul. 10, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 97230340 Verdict –  $293,000

Judge

Sharon S. Armstrong

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Boyd F. Buckingham


Defendant

Carrie Umland


Experts

Plaintiff

George Thomas
(medical)

Paul Anderson
(medical)

Stuart Weinstein
(medical)

Defendant

Ted Rothstein
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 33-year-old female investment banker contended she was stopped behind several cars at a traffic
signal when her vehicle was rear-ended by the defendantÆs vehicle. The defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $365,000, raised to $485,000. The defendant offered $40,000.

Specials in Evidence

$61,000 $15,000 (for possible thoracic outlet surgery)

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed neck injury resulted in cervical fusion of C5-6. She also claimed shoulder and back injuries and had component of thoracic outlet syndrome.

Length

three days


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