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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Truck Accident
Bicyclist

Andrienne Cruz v. Center Jeep

Published: Dec. 11, 1993 | Result Date: Nov. 19, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: NWC53842 –  $0

Court

L.A. Superior Central West


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gilbert S. Azafrani


Defendant

Arthur D. Rutledge


Experts

Plaintiff

Kenneth A. Solomon
(technical)

Harold B. Markowitz
(medical)

William J. Mealer M.D.
(medical)

Defendant

John K. Tyson P.E.
(technical)

Robert L. Samson
(medical)

Neil Paul Rosenthal
(medical)

Facts

On June 28, 1989, Plaintiff Andrienne Cruz, a 39-year-old unemployed woman, was riding her bicycle on Kester Avenue in Van Nuys when she was struck by a truck being driven by Jose Flores, an employee of Defendant Center Jeep, on his lunch break and driving Defendant's truck.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they offered $325,000 (revoked toward the end of the trial) and Plaintiff demanded $400,000.

Specials in Evidence

$30,000 $500-10,000 $500-10,000 $100,000

Injuries

Basilar skull fracture and right shoulder separation requiring 2 months immobilization and traction; 4 fractures to the pelvis, pubis ramus, and acetabular joint with resultant future hip replacement surgeries; carpal tunnel syndrome requiring surgery.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

12-0

Length

5 days


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