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CONFIDENTIAL

Jan. 20, 1996

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Negligence
Rear End Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $120,000

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Scott J. Corwin
(Scott J. Corwin APLC)


Defendant

Jane L. Hillebrand


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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