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Settlement – $27,807Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Lancaster
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Oct. 15, 1994, the plaintiff, a 34-year-old correctional officer, was traveling through an intersection at approximately 45 mph. when her vehicle was struck by the defendant's vehicle, after the defendant ran a stop sign. The defendant stipulated to liability. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
Pre-litigation, the defendant made a settlement offer of $8,700 and the plaintiff made a settlement demand for $15,000. After the lawsuit was filed, the plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $32,000 and the defendant responded with a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $15,001.
Specials in Evidence
$4,507 $4,299
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she sustained sprain/strain of the elbow, wrist and cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, headaches and knee contusions, requiring three months of chiropractic treatment.
Other Information
The award was rendered approximately one year after the case was filed. The arbitration was held on July 23, 1996, before D. Sterry Fagan, retired of Judicate resulting in the reported award.
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