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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Broadside Collision

Rueben Revilla v. Carl Brightwell

Published: Jul. 16, 1994 | Result Date: Jun. 23, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 702091 –  $90,000

Judge

Jack K. Mandel

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Defendant

Raymond A. Branker


Experts

Plaintiff

D. Thomas Rogers
(medical)

Defendant

Richard N. Selby
(medical)

Facts

On December 25, 1991, Defendant's automobile struck Plaintiff's automobile in a broadside collision. Plaintiff was a 49-year-old cook supervisor with the Orange County Sheriff's Department at the time. Defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends his demand was $90,000 and Defendants offer was $60,000.

Specials in Evidence

$19,000 $4,000 $19,000

Injuries

Chronic cervical lumbar strains and left hand contusions requiring physical therapy; bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and RSD of the left hand requiring future bilateral surgeries.

Other Information

A prior arbitration award by Jean Hobart resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $100,000; trial de novo by Defendant.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

3.5 days


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