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Settlement – $14,500Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
O. Heggones
(medical)
James Haas
(medical)
Defendant
Kenneth P. Burres
(medical)
Facts
On March 13, 1993, Defendant's vehicle struck Plaintiff's vehicle in a rear end collision. Defendant alleged that his foot came off the brake pedal when he sneezed. The collision occurred on the 57 Freeway near Raging Waters in San Dimas. Defendant's vehicle sustained $1,795 damage; Plaintiff's vehicle sustained $1,049 damage. Plaintiff was a 31-year-old part-time registered nurse at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends she demanded $26,000 reduced to $15,000; and Defendant offered $8,500 increased to $11,000.
Specials in Evidence
$4,466
Injuries
Low back soft tissue requiring physical therapy.
Other Information
A prior arbitration by Ross Irwin resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $16,200; trial de novo by Defendant. This case was filed on March 9, 1994; one year, six months and twelve days prior to this result.
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