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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident

Yolanda Hernandez, et al. v. Javier Ajun, et al.

Published: Nov. 25, 1995 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC018883 –  $0

Judge

Bruce J. Sottile

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Oscar Ernesto Toscano

Victor Toscano


Defendant

Michael W. Griffith


Experts

Plaintiff

Raymond Mendoza
(medical)

Joseph R. Mulhern
(technical)

James Kholos
(medical)

Daniel Powers
(medical)

Roy D. Jablonsky
(technical)

S. Andrew Schwartz M.D.
(medical)

Defendant

Myron Koch
(medical)

Facts

On December 31, 1991, Plaintiff Yolanda Hernandez, a 33-year-old dental assistant, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Luis Lemus. This vehicle was struck in a rear end collision by a pick-up truck driven by Javier Ajun. The pick-up truck was in turn struck by Defendant Gustin's Cadillac. Prior to trial, Luis Lemus settled with Plaintiff for his $25,000 policy limits.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends he offered $30,001 and Plaintiff demanded $750,000.

Specials in Evidence

$18,500 $210,000 $25,000

Damages

Plaintiff asked the jury to award $750,000.

Injuries

L5-S1 disc herniation requiring surgery.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

11 days


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