Kenneth Franklin v. Laura B. Hall
Published: Nov. 12, 2002 | Result Date: Aug. 8, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MC011827 Verdict – $105,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Lancaster
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John B. Kaufman
(medical)
Defendant
Thomas W. Fell Jr.
(medical)
Facts
On May 23, 2000, the plaintiff, a 30-year-old male clerk, was injured when the defendant making
a left turn from a stop sign, just as the plaintiff was approaching, caused the plaintiff to broadside
the defendant's car.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $150,000; the defendant offered the policy limits of $50,000 two years before the matter was tried. After the matter was tried, the defendant's carrier paid the policy limits of $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
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Damages
Economic: $75,000; non-economic, $30,000.
Injuries
Fracture of femur in four places requiring open reduction and placement of intramedullary rod.
Deliberation
3.5 hours
Poll
12-0 (negligence), 12-0 (damages)
Length
3.5 days
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