Lisette Ciuffo v. Marie Stephanie Devine, et al.
Published: Apr. 17, 1999 | Result Date: Feb. 17, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC040474 – $88,270
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Mullin
(medical)
Defendant
N. Paul Rosenthal
(medical)
Facts
On Jan. 31, 1997, plaintiff Lisette Ciuffo, a 30-year-old realtor, was struck by defendant Marie Stephanie Devine at the intersection of Shoup and Winnetka in West Hills. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand of $100,000, reduced to $70,000. The defendant made an offer of $12,500.
Specials in Evidence
$6,244.76
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck and back, and complex partial seizures (controlled by medication).
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years after the case was filed. A mediation was held before Alan Zuckerman, resulting in no settlement.
Deliberation
1½ days
Poll
12-0
Length
seven days
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