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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

John Utreras v. Wendy West, et al.

Published: Jul. 30, 1994 | Result Date: Jul. 11, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EC012128 –  $0

Judge

David M. Schacter M.D.

Court

L.A. Superior Burbank


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Haskell Shapiro


Defendant

Bruce B. Dennison


Experts

Plaintiff

Earle E. Crandall
(medical)

Facts

On May 13, 1992, Plaintiff was involved in a collision with the Defendant. At the intersection of Broadway and Louise in Glendale, Defendant Wendy West's automobile struck Plaintiff John Utreras' automobile in a rear end collision. At the time, Plaintiff was a 33-year-old L.A. City building inspector.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends she made a 998 offer in the amount of $10,000 and Plaintiff demanded $100,000 reduced to $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$46,000 $15,000

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed aggravation of preexisting L5-S1 herniation requiring 2 surgeries.

Deliberation

36 minutes

Poll

10-2 liability

Length

4 days


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