James Groszek v. Nancy Silliman
Published: Jun. 12, 1999 | Result Date: Apr. 29, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 787234 Verdict – $38,100
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Curtis W. Spencer III
(medical)
Defendant
Gary L. Painter
(medical)
Facts
On Sept. 13, 1997, the plaintiff, a 37-year-old warehouse worker, was rear ended on the Garden Grove freeway in the City of Orange by defendant. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff initially demanded $18,942.56 to settle all claims. The defendant's insurance carrier was unaware of the policy limits demand and therefore did not respond to the demand once the insurance carrier became aware of the policy limits demand, they offered it, but it was rejected. Prior to trial, the plaintiff increased his demand to $50,000 and defendant offered $26,715 prior to trial.
Specials in Evidence
$4,087 $6,590 $6,090
Damages
$5,038.30 (including towing, storage and car rental)
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained soft tissue injury to neck and back and a 25 percent compression fracture at L1.
Other Information
The court ordered arbitration resulted in a $26,715 award in favor of plaintiff. The defendant filed a request for trial de novo.
Deliberation
45 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
1½ days
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