Lois M. Cregg v. Kathy A. Halstead; NCH Corporation, et al.
Published: Dec. 9, 1995 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC014087 – $30,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Richard A. Love
(Love LLP)
Defendant
James T. Catlow
(Doherty & Catlow)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jefferey L. Rush
(medical)
Defendant
Milton E. Ashby
(medical)
Martin D. Levine
(medical)
Facts
On July 1, 1991, Plaintiff, Lois M. Cregg, a 50 year old school teacher, was travelling North on Robertson Boulevard, came to a stop when she allegedly heard a siren, and was struck from behind by Defendant, Kathy A. Halstead, who was allegedly travelling at 25 mph.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded $500,000 from Defendant Halstead and $700,000 from Defendant NCH. Halstead offered $15,000. NCH made a cost of defense offer.
Specials in Evidence
Excess of $18,000 $60,000 $835,000 $20,000 to $35,000
Injuries
Lumbar and cervical spine injuries. Cervical disc bulge at C5-C6 requiring surgery.
Deliberation
3.5 hours
Poll
11-1 (liability of NCH); 9-3 (damages)
Length
13 days
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