Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision
Tyko R. Johnson v. Rosemary Caton, William Caton
Published: Aug. 12, 2000 | Result Date: Apr. 27, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 992062884SEA Arbitration – $3,557
Court
King Superior
Attorneys
Claimant
Respondent
Experts
Claimant
Pamela Sheets
(medical)
Respondent
Marc Cordova
(medical)
James B. Smith
(medical)
Facts
The defendant claimed that she was blinded by the sun, and rear-ended plaintiff's vehicle which was stopped for a traffic light at California Street in Seattle. The defendant admitted liability. The plaintiff is a 75-year-old retiree.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintif demanded $10,000, increased to $20,000 after the lawsuit was filed. The defendant offered $4,500 before the lawsuit was filed.
Specials in Evidence
$557
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered back pain, neck pain and exacerbation of knee pain leading to bilateral knee replacements.
Other Information
<A>The case was arbitrated before Tom P. Conom.</A>
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