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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 17, 1994

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Motorcycle Accident
Intersectional Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

John M. Watson

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Sam M. Eagle


Defendant

Thomas G. Wianecki
(Wesierski & Zurek LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Dave Ashkenaze
(medical)

Facts

On May 29, 1993, Plaintiff was southbound on Ola Vista in San Clemente on his motorcycle with the right-of-way. Defendant was westbound on Madrid with a stop sign. Defendant pulled from the stop sign directly in front of Plaintiff. Plaintiff was a 30-year-old grocery produce worker at the time of this incident.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded the policy limits of $100,000 and Defendant offered $75,000.

Specials in Evidence

$18,000 $34,000

Injuries

Left shoulder rotator cuff compression (impingement) syndrome overlying the acromioclavicular joint requiring arthroscopy; multiple soft tissue injuries requiring physical therapy.


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