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CONFIDENTIAL

Jan. 7, 1995

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Intersectional Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $104,500

Court

Placer Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Timothy J.P. O'Connor


Defendant

Robin J. Smith


Experts

Defendant

Daniel D'Amico
(medical)

Facts

On December 2, 1993, Defendant ran a red light and collided with Plaintiffs' vehicle. The Plaintiffs were a retired couple in their early 70's. The Defendant driver died of unrelated cancer, several months after the accident. The Co-defendant was the co-owner of the vehicle and the widower of the Defendant driver (he was not involved in the collision).

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiffs contend they demanded $104,500 and Defendant owner of the vehicle offered nothing.

Specials in Evidence

$28,000 not claimed possible, not specified

Injuries

Herniations at L2 through S1 requiring chiropractic care, physical therapy, and a double laminectomy; future physical therapy will also be necessary; and if the physical therapy does not resolve the residual low back problems, then further surgery will be required.


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