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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Nartej Rana v. Stanley Tang, Irene Wong aka Irene Tang, and Does 1 through 100

Published: Mar. 8, 2014 | Result Date: Jan. 8, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 34-2011-00116120-CU-PA-GDS Verdict –  $3,900

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Darren Guez
(The Darren Guez Law Firm)


Defendant

Marissa D. Sirota


Facts

On Feb. 22, 2011, Nartej Rana was driving in Elk Grove. An accident involving a vehicle driven by Stanley Tang occurred. Rana sued Tang and Irene Wong, who owned Tang's vehicle.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that he was stopped at a stop sign, when defendant's vehicle negligently crashed into the rear of his car. He also claimed Wong should be held responsible.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants argued that Rana never visited a doctor and that there were breaks in the alleged treatment received. Defendants argued that plaintiff's damages were not as high as he sought, and were at most, $6,000.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $9,999.99 under CCP Section 998 and the defense offered $7,500 under CCP Section 998.

Damages

Plaintiff requested $200,000.

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered neck, back and soft-tissue injuries, and required chiropractic treatment.

Result

The jury awarded Rana $3,900 for past damages .


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