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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

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

Donald F. Daughton

Court

Maricopa Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert Washburn


Defendant

Mark D. Fullerton

F. Richard Cannata Jr.


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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