Constance Demisse, Werku Demisse v. Sau Nguyen
Published: Jan. 11, 2001 | Result Date: Aug. 21, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 992188624KNT Verdict – $1,200
Judge
Court
King Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Debra Roseman
(medical)
Teresa Schweizer
(medical)
Nancy Edwards
(medical)
Defendant
Allan F. Tencer
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiffs, Werku Demisse, a 63-year-old longshoreman and Constance Demisse, a 51-year-old homemaker,
contended they were operating a Chevrolet Blazer on Highway 99 when the defendant who was operating a
Honda struck the plaintiffsÆ vehicle from the rear.
The defendant admitted liability.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff Werku demanded $2,178 while Constance demanded $9,157. The defendant offered $1,100 for each plaintiff.
Injuries
Both plaintiffs claimed neck and back strains. Plaintiff Constance claimed ongoing pain.
Other Information
Trial de novo from arbitration resulted in $2,178 to Werku and $9,157 to Constance.
Length
four days
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