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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 7, 1995

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Bus Accident
Truck Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

Richard G. Van Frank

Court

Riverside Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Charles A. Swartz


Defendant

John P. Dorigan
(Law Offices of John P. Dorigan)


Experts

Plaintiff

Julio Westerband
(medical)

Melvin M. Friedlander
(technical)

Defendant

Peter Orner
(technical)

Cary P. Mack
(technical)

William E. Bowman Jr.
(medical)

Peter A. Witorski
(technical)

Facts

On March 11, 1992, Defendant tour line's bus driver ran a red light and collided with a cement-mixer truck driven by Plaintiff. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff, a 42-year-old truck driver, did not return to his occupation.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $250,000 and Defendant offered $30,000.

Specials in Evidence

$22,534 $27,000 $650,000 unknown

Injuries

Soft tissue neck and back requiring ongoing and extensive chiropractic care and physical therapy; post-accident MRI's showed disc protrusions at multiple locations. Plaintiff claimed permanent disability.


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