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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Intersectional Collision

Ramon Soto v. Tanya Lundberg

Published: Aug. 6, 1994 | Result Date: Jul. 21, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC020044 –  $100,000

Judge

Leon S. Kaplan

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Neil F. Schwartz


Defendant

M. Hank Etess


Experts

Plaintiff

Brian K. Padveen
(medical)

Hrair Darakjian
(medical)

Defendant

Michael Shlens
(medical)

Facts

On January 27, 1992, Defendant Tanya Lundberg admittedly ran a red light and collided with Plaintiff's vehicle in a broadside collision. Plaintiff Ramon Soto was a 61-year-old retiree at the time.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends their demand was a 998 in the amount of $25,000 (policy limits) and Defendant's offer was a 998 in the amount of $18,000.

Specials in Evidence

$12,000 $25,000 (per Plaintiff), $25-40,000 (per Defendant)

Injuries

Disc herniations at C3-7 requiring physical therapy and future neck surgery; head, neck, and back soft tissue requiring physical therapy.

Deliberation

3 hours

Poll

9-3

Length

7 days


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