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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 29, 2005

Personal Injury
Auto v. Pedestrian
Backing Out of Driveway

Confidential

Settlement –  $800,000

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Daniel M. McGee M.D.

Catherine Lerer


Defendant

Tracie Zimmerman


Facts

On April 26, 2005, the plaintiff, a 100-year-old pedestrian, was hit when the defendant took her foot off the brake of her vehicle, causing it to roll down a driveway. Her vehicle hit the plaintiff, who was on the sidewalk at the bottom of the driveway.

Specials in Evidence

$94,187

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a fractured hip.

Result

Before the Hon. James Jackman of Judicate West, the parties settled for $800,000.


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