Joseph Smith v. Rodney Roy Gravink
Published: Jul. 23, 1994 | Result Date: Jun. 28, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 530019 – $1,485
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Ronald Tachibana
(medical)
Facts
On October 14, 1991, Defendant Rodney Roy Gravink's vehicle struck another vehicle, causing it to spin out of control and strike Plaintiff's automobile in a rear end collision. Plaintiff Joseph Smith was a 33-year-old roofer and electrician at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends he offered $15,000; then $7,500; then $2,200 (the arbitration award); and Plaintiff demanded $35,000; then $20,000; then $25,000; and finally $11,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,200 $10-30,000
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed headaches and soft tissue injuries to the neck, back, shoulders, hips, buttocks, and right thigh, arm, hands and feet -- all requiring physical therapy.
Deliberation
9 hours, 10 minutes
Poll
not taken
Length
3 days
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