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Settlement – $120,000Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Scott J. Corwin
(Scott J. Corwin APLC)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Cadvan O. Griffiths Jr.
(medical)
James F. Haas
(medical)
Phillip J. Kanter
(medical)
Facts
On May 17, 1993, the plaintiff, a 33-year-old temporary secretary, was traveling eastbound on the San Bernardino freeway ("I-10") when her vehicle was struck from behind by the defendant's tractor-trailer which was traveling approximately 45 mph.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made an undisclosed C.C.P. º998 demand, which was later reduced to $165,000. The defendant offered $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$14,516 $23,000 - $25,000 $23,000 - $25,000
Injuries
C5-6 herniated disc treated by physical therapy. The plaintiff asserted that a future diskectomy would be necessary.
Other Information
The case was settled approximately one year and five months after the case was filed.
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