Kerry Simester v. City of Los Angeles
Published: Jun. 24, 2003 | Result Date: Mar. 26, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC055488 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
John A. Wright
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael D. Roback
(medical)
Defendant
Robert D. Shlens
(medical)
Facts
The subject suit concerns a rear-ending incident that involved the plaintiff, Kerry Simester, a 31-year-old male, and the City of Los Angeles and Horace Davis, the defendants. The plaintiff was rear-ended by the defendant while on the eastbound 101 Freeway on ramp for Van Nuys Boulevard. Davis worked for the City of Los Angeles.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $200,000. The defendants offered $2,000.
Specials in Evidence
$9,006 $65,000 including future lost surgery
Injuries
The defendant stated that the plaintiff alleged a herniated disc on the cervical spine which would require surgery in the future, soft tissue injuries throughout the back, shoulders and neck. The defendants disputed the plaintiff's claims that future surgery was necessary.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
9-3
Length
four days
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