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Settlement – $100,000Facts
On Feb. 9, 1996, plaintiff was travelling eastbound on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. He stopped at a red light at the intersection of Wilshire and La Brea and was rear-ended by defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff brought this action against defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery. The plaintiff contended defendant was not paying attention to the traffic, failed to stop and rear-ended him, causing his injuries. The defendant contended he stopped behind plaintiff's vehicle and, when he attempted to step on the brake, accidently hit the gas pedal.
Settlement Discussions
Settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000 $__________
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered neck and back injuries, a herniated disc, C4 through C5 with card compression and myclopathy, and underwent surgery.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately nine months after the case was filed.
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