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Settlement – $204,500Court
King Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jim Blair
(medical)
Donald Uslan
(medical)
Cheryl Hayes
(medical)
Paul R. Brown
(medical)
Defendant
Patrick Hogan
(medical)
Facts
On April 5, 1992, the plaintiff, a 46-year-old secretary, was struck by an uninsured motorist in a sideswipe collision. The plaintiff tendered the claim to the defendant insurer and demanded arbitration. The plaintiff brought this action under the uninsured motorist provision of her policy.
Settlement Discussions
The settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$11,633.36, plus $12,208 for accupuncture counseling, herbs and biofeedback $259,000 (past and future)
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged cervical strain (imposed upon pre-existing, degenerative joint disease), lumbar strain, fibromyalgia and forehead contusion.
Other Information
A mediation was held before Kenneth Lemaster. It was constructive, but did not resolve the matter. The case settled on July 26, 1997, a few days after mediation and two days prior to arbitraion.
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