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Personal Injury
Auto v. Truck
Rear-End Collision

Tracey L. James v. Philip Services Corp.

Published: Jun. 23, 2007 | Result Date: Mar. 12, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: FCS026452 Verdict –  $837,000

Court

Solano Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

William C. Johnson Jr.


Defendant

R. Mac Prout


Experts

Plaintiff

Don Fong
(medical)

Claude S. Munday
(medical)

Bryant Sheehy
(medical)

Joseph C. Wu
(medical)

Robert W. Johnson CPA
(technical)

Defendant

Alan E. Brooker
(medical)

Mark A. Cohen
(technical)

Facts

Tracey James was rear-ended by Scott Allen, who was driving a utility truck for Philip Services Corp. James sued Philip Services for motor vehicle negligence. The defendant admitted liability.

Specials in Evidence

$65,734 $160,466 $10,800

Damages

$600,00 for pain and suffering.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained soft-tissue injury and brain trauma affecting her vision and cognition.

Result

The plaintiff awarded $837,000. With expert witness fee reimbursement and interest pursuant to its C.C.P. Section 998, the total judgment was $915,000. Judgment was satisified.

Deliberation

3.5 hours

Poll

12-0 (medical specials and future medical specials), 10-2 (past lost earning capacity), 9-3 (pain and suffering)

Length

six days


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