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THE STANISLAUS COUNTY MONSTER
Kerry’s car was rear-ended on the 1-5 by a company truck owned by Premiere Raspberries, LLC [typically carry $1,000,000 insurance]. The accident propelled Kerry into the car ahead. Kerry was taken by ambulance to the ER. No MRI’s were offered.
She received care from two chiropractors and one physical therapist. The PT wrote that after 6 months she had no complaints; 0/10. However, Kerry disputed that and saw a chiropractor for chronic back pain. The DC prescribed an MRI for the lumbar spine, which revealed significant disc damage. Kerry underwent an epidural injection without relief. After a year she received L5-S1 fusion surgery. Kerry testified the surgery decreased her pain “significantly.”
Kerry’s total medical bills were $313,904, with expected future medical at $649,122. After a 10-day trial the jury awarded $6,600,000 in conservative Stanislaus County.
Kerry vs. Premiere Raspberries. April 27, 2022. Judge Sonny Sandhu.
THE SAN DIEGO DISAPPOINTMENT
Elise was rear-ended at 20 to 30 mph resulting in injuries to her neck, wrist, and thumb. Elise, who is a 56 year old property manager, required arthroscopic surgery on the hand.
Defendant argued Elise was not credible. At worse, Elise suffered a sprain that should have resolved in three months and that Defendant did not cause any injury to hand, wrist, or thumb because Elise’s wrist problems were pre-existing.
Elise argued she had a bad neck without symptoms. The accident aggravated her prior neck issues.
Elise demanded $100,000. Her medical bills were $96,000. Defendant offered $35,000.
The jury awarded $38,000 [saving Elise from having to pay thousands of court costs herself].
Elise vs. San Filippo. June 20, 2022, Hon James Mangione.
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