Patra Koonkarnkhai v. Marvin Smith
Published: Jul. 14, 2012 | Result Date: May 31, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIVRS1103809 Verdict – $11,500
Facts
On July 28, 2010, at 10:45 a.m., plaintiff Patra Koonkarnkhai, was driving eastbound on Foothill at approximately 40 mph, and passed through the intersection of Grove and Foothill in Rancho Cucamonga. Just east of Grove there is a small street called Red Hill Country Club Drive. Red Hill Drive only has a stop sign where drivers are expected to yield to through traffic. Defendant failed to yield and caused an accident.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant was 100 percent at fault for the accident.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant claimed that plaintiff was 50 percent at fault for the accident.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded $7,000. Defendant offered $4,950.
Result
Verdict for $11,500 ($4,000 economic; $7,500 general damages).
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