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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

Johnson v. McCay

Published: Aug. 3, 1993 | Result Date: Jun. 15, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 922004053 –  $172,161

Judge

Michael W. Leavitt

Court

Yakima Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Terry P. Abeyta


Defendant

Roland L. Skala


Experts

Plaintiff

Anthony J. Choppa
(technical)

David W. Williams
(medical)

Wolfgang W. Franz
(technical)

Larry J. Stadler
(technical)

Defendant

Max M. Bocek
(medical)

Leslie R. Bornfleth
(medical)

Roy F. Kokenge
(medical)

Facts

On December 21, 1990, Plaintiff Beverly A. Johnson, a 36-year-old beautician, was a passenger in an automobile which was struck in a rear end collision by Defendant Kimberly K.McCay as her vehicle slowed to make a right turn.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $45,000 and Defendant offered $25,000 (policy limits were $100,000).

Specials in Evidence

$10,328 yes, unspecified

Injuries

Soft tissue injuries to the cervical spine requiring physical therapy; Plaintiff claimed that her injuries disabled her from continuing work as a beautician.

Deliberation

4 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

6 days


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