Lauren Young v. Paul William Sharratt, Associated Entertainment Releasing Inc.
Published: Sep. 21, 2004 | Result Date: Jun. 17, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC036618 Verdict – $1,029,420
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Alan Seplow
(medical)
Bryan Keropian
(medical)
Daryl R. Zengler M.A.
(technical)
Artemio Pagdan
(medical)
Robert Cohenour
(medical)
N. Paul Rosenthal
(medical)
Defendant
Lawrence J. Richman J.D.
(medical)
Facts
Lauren Young, a 19-year-old hostess and receptionist, was driving her 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse east on Ventura Boulevard when she was rear-ended by a 2002 Lincoln Town Car. The driver of the Lincoln, Paul Sharratt, was driving in the course and scope of his employment with Associated Entertainment Releasing Inc. The impact of the accident pushed Young's vehicle into the vehicle in front of her. It also caused a tire iron that was loose in Young's car, to strike her in the back of her head. In addition, her face struck the steering wheel, causing loss of consciousness for several minutes. Young sued Sharratt and Associated Entertainment Releasing Inc. alleging vehicular negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $965,000, lowered to $549,999 (C.C.P. Section 998) and the defendants offered $236,000 (C.C.P. Section 998).
Specials in Evidence
$93,494 $43,089 $74,169
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $523,956 in total economic damages. Defendant Sharratt's vehicle suffered over $10,000 in property damage.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed injuries consisting of a dislocated temporomandibular joints on both the right and left sides, cervical and lumbar strains and sprains, the development of a seizure disorder, and continuing neck and back pain. Her driver's license was suspended as a result of the seizures.
Result
$1,029,419
Other Information
The plaintiff was awarded $84,607 in costs, including expert witness fees.
Deliberation
3.5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
seven days
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