Facts

On April 22, 2011, a vehicular accident occurred on the 134 Freeway involving Artavazd Grigoryan and Shahram Jarrahi. Grigoryan filed a lawsuit against Jarrahi.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that he was driving in a limousine on the freeway and that defendant crashed into the rear of his limousine. Plaintiff argued that defendant drove his vehicle in a negligent manner.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant argued that plaintiff was asking for an unwarranted amount of damages in terms of chiropractic treatment and argued that he received care 14 months after the accident, which was not connected to the incident.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $25,000 and the defense made an offer of $15,000.

Damages

Grigoryan asked for $26,000 in past medical expenses, $3,000 in past lost wages, and between $35,000 and $100,000 in future medical expenses.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained neck, back, wrist and finger injuries. He underwent chiropractic treatment and a trigger point injection.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff $110,000.

Deliberation

three hours

Poll

10-2

Length

three days