Insurance
Uninsured Motorist Claim
Negligence
Confidential
Settlement – $1,005,000Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael M. Shea
(Shea & Shea)
Defendant
Deborah A. Correll
(Hollingshead & Associates)
Facts
On July 7, 1993, the plaintiff, a 29-year-old operations manager, was struck head-on by an underinsured motorist (UIM) when the driver crossed a double yellow line of a two-lane roadway. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant UIM driver based on negligence. He brought an action against his own insurer, the defendant insurance company for UIM benefits.
Settlement Discussions
The settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$6,800
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $___________ in damages.
Other Information
The settlement was reached one day before the binding arbitration hearing.
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