Breshkai Zarifi, Jalal Sarai v. Linda Ann Thurlow
Published: Aug. 31, 2004 | Result Date: Jun. 2, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 03CC05912 Verdict – $15,640
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Rivers J. Morrell III
(Law Firm of Rivers J. Morrell III)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jay Amin
(medical)
David Loaiza
(medical)
Defendant
Michael P. Weinstein M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On May 3, 2002, a Toyota Avalon driven by Linda Thurlow rear-ended the Toyota Solara driven by Breshkai Zarifi, 42, and containing her 12-year-old son, Jalal Sarai, while Zarifi was stopped, waiting for children to cross the road. Zarifi and Sarai sued Thurlow, alleging vehicular negligence. Thurlow denied that she was negligent, claiming that she acted reasonably under the circumstances. Thurlow also contended that the plaintiffs' medical bills were excessive.
Specials in Evidence
$9,200 Zarifi; $2,300 Sarai
Injuries
Zarifi and Sarai claimed that they suffered soft-tissue injuries to their necks and backs.
Other Information
The plaintiffs were willing to accept an $18,000 package recommended by a mediator, after demanding $21,000. Thurlow offered $10,000 to Zarifi and $3,000 to Sarai.
Deliberation
6.5 hours
Poll
11-1
Length
three days
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