This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Ginger Vallery v. Bobby Mazahri

Published: Jun. 24, 2000 | Result Date: May 15, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC047329 Verdict –  $110,000

Judge

Leon S. Kaplan

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Shelley L. Kaufman


Defendant

Gregory Horstman


Experts

Plaintiff

James Hopkins
(medical)

Michael Robark
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey I. Korchek
(medical)

Neil I. Chafetz
(medical)

Michael J. Stahl
(medical)

Facts

On May 28, 1998, the plaintiff, a 41-year-old working at a catering business, was rear-ended by defendantÆs
vehicle. The plaintiffÆs vehicle was declared a total loss.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $39,999. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $16,500.

Injuries

Soft tissue injuries, 2 mm disc bulge at L5-S2.

Other Information

<M>A mediation was held before Alan Rosen.<M/>

Deliberation

six hours

Poll

11-1

Length

four days


#106907

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390