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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Multiple Automobile Accident
Lane Change Collision

Charlynn, Hartman, Michael Hartman v. Fred Hutchens, Bryan Deborde, Jordan Craft

Published: Dec. 16, 2000 | Result Date: Jul. 18, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 982006691 Verdict –  $0

Judge

John A. Hall

Court

Lewis Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Thomas J. Foley


Defendant

Beth A. Jensen


Experts

Plaintiff

Brian Ashley
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Charlynn Hartman was a 35-year-old preschool teacher. The plaintiff contended that both the plaintiff's
and defendantsÆ vehicle were southbound on I-5 near Chehalis when defendant Hutchens driving a van
changed lanes to the left hitting another vehicle already traveling in the lane.
Defendant HutchensÆ vehicle hit the jersey barrier, tipped over and slid on its passenger side to a stop. Plaintiff
Charlynn Hartman stopped about a 100 yards back. Defendant DeBorde stopped behind the plaintiff, when
defendant Craft rear-ended defendant DeBorde pushing him into plaintiff.

Specials in Evidence

$23,385

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed head, neck and back injuries.

Other Information

The plaintiff and defendant Hutchens were insured. The plaintiffÆs UIM carrier claimed that the accident was fault of defendant Hutchens. If defendant Hutchens was even 1 percent at fault, under joint and several liability, defendant Hutchens would pay 100 percent of the damages. This was a liability only trial.


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