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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Martin Estudillo Campos v. Allan Roy Burtness and Jacqueline Shulman

Published: Jan. 1, 2000 | Result Date: Aug. 12, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 793271 Verdict –  $27,000

Judge

Eileen C. Moore

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Patrick R. Coffey


Defendant

Thomas D. Wilson


Experts

Plaintiff

Thomas D. Murtaugh
(technical)

Defendant

Alan Keith Miller
(technical)

Facts

On Sept. 8 1997, plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and La Mirada Boulevard in the City of Buena Park. In June 1998, plaintiff filed a complaint for negligence, negligent entrustment and vicarious liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer for $18,000. The defendants offered $2,700 and then increased to $5,000.

Specials in Evidence

$3,215

Damages

$2,000

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered soft tissue injuries to his head, neck and back.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and four months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

four hours

Poll

12-0 (liability), 12-0 (damages)

Length

three days


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