Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant Jigamian's car. Plaintiff alleged that Jigamian and Aldridge began to race along Faraday Avenue and that the defendants reached speeds of approximately 70 miles per hour in the 40 mph zone. The defendants' cars collided, they lost control and crashed in a rollover collision off road. The defendants were charged with engaging in a speed contest (Cal. Veh. Code section 23109). Lead attorney was partner Mickey McGuire with former associate James T. Atkins.

Plaintiff's Medical Expert Witnesses: William E. Bowman, M.D.

Defendant's Medical Expert Witnesses: Raymond Vance, M.D.

Plaintiff's Techical Expert Witnesses: Stephen A. Blewett, P.E.

Defendant Insurance: (1) Auto Club (2) Farmers Insurance Group

Date, Time and Place of Incident(s): 3/28/01, Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA

Facts and Background:  
Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant Jigamian's car. Plaintiff alleged that Jigamian and Aldridge began to race along Faraday Avenue and that the defendants reached speeds of approximately 70 miles per hour in the 40 mph zone. The defendants' cars collided, they lost control and crashed in a rollover collision off road. The defendants were charged with engaging in a speed contest (Cal. Veh. Code section 23109).

Plaintiff's Contentions, Allegations:
The Defendants were negligent in racing their vehicles. The defendants acted in conscious disregard of the Plaintiff's rights and safety. The defendants were liable for the Plaintiff's damages, and their conduct warranted an assessment of punitive damages against them.

Injuries and/or Damages:
Plaintiff suffered soft-tissue injuries. She claimed damages including medical expenses for chiropractic treatment and lost wages as well as emotional distress.

Defense:
Each defendant claimed the other was at fault and that the Plaintiff failed to mitigate her damages.

Settlement Amounts:
Defendant Jigamian (Auto Club) $45,000 Defendant Jigamian (personally) $7,500 Defendant Aldridge (Farmers) $20,000

Attorney for client: Mickey McGuire with associate James Atkins

Attorney for defendant:
(1) Doug Barker, Christopher Olmsted, Lori Krupa, Barker Walters
(2) Kennett Patrick, Darren Landie, Winet Patrick & Weaver

Summary:
Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant Jigamian's car. Plaintiff alleged that Jigamian and Aldridge began to race along Faraday Avenue and that the defendants reached speeds of approximately 70 miles per hour in the 40 mph zone. The defendants' cars collided, they lost control and crashed in a rollover collision off road. The defendants were charged with engaging in a speed contest (Cal. Veh. Code section 23109). Lead attorney was partner Mickey McGuire with former associate James T. Atkins