Date: 05-26-2002

Case Style: Cindy Allen v. Anne Renberg

Case Number: CJ-2001-264

Judge: Lanning

Court: District Court Washington County

Plaintiff's Attorney: Guy A. Thiessen, Carr & Carr, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: Scott R. Hall of Atkinson, Haskins, Nellis, Boudreaux, Holeman, Phipps, Brittingham & Gladd, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Description: Automobile accident- rear end - Plaintiff was stuck at low speed with less than $200 of property damage. Plaintiff claimed soft tissue sprain to cervical facet joint and received $17,000 in medical expenses. Defendant claimed no injury due to little or no damage to the cars, pre-existing degenerative conditions, or that chirpractic adjustment after the collison caused the Plaintiff's complained injury.

Outcome: Plaintiff verdict for $37,000. Defendant had filed offer to confess of $2,000. Defendant was insured by State Farm Insurance Company.

Plaintiff's Experts: Eric Sherburn, M.D., Tulsa, (treating neurosurgeon) and Scott Anthony, D.O., Tulsa (treating pain specialist)

Defendant's Experts: Sami Framjee, M.D. Tulsa, Oklahoma, orthopedic surgeon

Comments: KAT