Paul David Cardarelli v. Donna Sue Hammond, America West Airlines Inc.
Published: Jun. 21, 2001 | Result Date: Mar. 16, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV9917229 Verdict – $18,000
Judge
Court
Maricopa Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Steve Fanto
(medical)
Robert A. Taylor
(medical)
Eugene Lehrer
(technical)
Defendant
Kevin S. Ladin
(medical)
William Accomando
(medical)
Facts
On Oct. 3, 1997, plaintiff Cardarelli, a 27-year-old, was driving northbound in his vehicle on Scottsdale Road
and Thunderbird in Scottsdale when he collided with defendant Hammond, who was attempting a left turn
while she was en route as a America West Airline employee.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff originally demanded $125,000 and later increased it to $200,000. The defendant made an offer of judgment of $20,000 (Hammond) and later made an offer of judgment of $45,000 (Hammond and America West Airlines).
Specials in Evidence
$22,225.67 $154,400 $681,100
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that he suffered neuroma in his foot and chronic thoracic pain.
Other Information
<P>Defendant Hammond filed a motion for sanctions in the amount of $18,200 based on the plaintiff's failure to accept the offer of judgment.</P>
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Length
four days
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