Stephanie Wilson, et al. v. Edward Root
Published: Jun. 1, 1996 | Result Date: May 1, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC033312 – $30,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert F. Donohue
(Taylor Blessey LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ben Weitz
(medical)
Daniel Silver M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Michael H. Millar
(medical)
Robert L. Duey
(medical)
Facts
On August 26, 1994, the plaintiff, Stephanie Wilson, a 29-year-old medical office manager, was struck by a vehicle operated by the defendant, Edward Root. The plaintiff was walking within the crosswalk when she was struck. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $40,000 (new money). The defendant made a settlement offer of $30,000 new money. The defendant settled the compensation lien and held a $31,839 off-set at the time of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$31,000 (per the plaintiff) and 35,000 (per the defendant) $10,000
Damages
The plaintiff husband claimed loss of consortium.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she sustained a torn medial meniscus requiring surgery on June 9, 1995 and chiropractic treatment for over 70 weeks as a result of the accident.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and seven months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
10-2 (damages)
Length
4 days
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