Bajo v. Johnson
Published: Aug. 12, 2000 | Result Date: May 10, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV777523 Verdict – $46,000
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jay Ebadat
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiffs Bajo and Ortega claimed they were injured when defendant Johnson's vehicle hit them in a rear-end collision. The defendant contended that the impact was small and that plaintiffs' injuries were enhanced.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant made an offer of $4,000 to Bajo and $2,000 to Ortega prior to trial. In arbitration, Bajo received an award of $25,000 and Ortega, $14,000.
Damages
Bajo claimed $100,000 in damages. Ortega claimed $33,000 in damages.
Injuries
Plaintiff Bajo claimed back and neck injuries and chronic pain with associated insomnia and stress. Plaintiff Ortega claimed back and neck injuries.
Other Information
Plaintiffs described Defendant's adjusters as totally off base in their analysis of the injuries and vale of the claim. In the opinion of the plaintiffs, the adjusters were arrogant and insensitive in trying to settle in good faith.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Length
three days
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