Rene Canales v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, et al.
Published: Aug. 26, 1995 | Result Date: Jun. 1, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC094205 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Defendant
Myron Koch
(medical)
Facts
On August 18, 1993, Plaintiff, Rene Canales, a 26-year-old house painter, was riding his bicycle west on Seventh Street in Los Angeles when he was involved in an accident with Defendant LACMTA's bus.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends it made a 998 offer of $10,000 (withdrawn before the beginning of trial) and Plaintiff demanded $100,000 reduced to $75,000 at the time of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$67,000 not claimed $20,000
Injuries
Severely displaced left shoulder scapular body and neck fracture with ipsilateral clavicle fracture causing dislocation of the scapulothoracic portion of the right upper extremity requiring future shoulder reconstruction surgery.
Deliberation
1/2 day
Poll
12-0
Length
7 days
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