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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 11, 1995

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Broadside Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $27,500

Judge

Richard G. Kolostian

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Martin N. Refkin


Defendant

Troy C. Lee Jr.


Facts

On March 20, 1993, Defendant was westbound on San Luis Avenue when he hit a muddy spot on the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. He crossed over into Plaintiff's lane of travel, striking Plaintiff's vehicle on the driver's door. Plaintiff's vehicle collided with a wall, overturned, and came to rest upside-down. At the time, Plaintiff was a 37-year-old chiropractor.

Settlement Discussions

Offers and/or demands, exchanged prior to this result, were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$13,126 not claimed

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed unspecified injuries to the low back, knee, neck, upper back, chest; residual pain and discomfort. Treatments and/or surgeries, current and/or future, were not disclosed.

Other Information

This case was filed on March 9, 1994; one year, seven months, and nine days prior to this result. A prior arbitration by Darrel Graver resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $32,000; trial de novo by Defendant.


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