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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Shane White v. Michael Martin

Published: Apr. 1, 2003 | Result Date: Oct. 30, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: VC034400 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Thomas I. McKnew Jr.

Court

L.A. Superior Norwalk


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David E. Campana


Defendant

John R. Miller


Experts

Plaintiff

Hicham Sioty
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey A. Bounds M.D.
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 19-year-old occasional worker at fireworks stands, suffered injuries in his vehicle while traveling eastbound on Artesia Boulevard and struck the defendant's vehicle which was traveling westbound on Artesia and about to turn south on Clark Avenue in Long Beach.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $15,000 (policy limits) but this demand was subsequently withdrawn. The defendant offered $8,001. The plaintiff, at trial, asked the jury to award $127,000.

Specials in Evidence

$2,189

Injuries

Soft tissue injuries to the neck, back, arm and residual facial numbness.

Other Information

A one and a half hour mediation was held before Robert Aronow.

Deliberation

1.5 hours

Length

three days


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