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Settlement – $42,500Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Marc J. Katzman
(Marc Katzman Law)
Defendant
Steven E. Young
(Freeman Freeman & Smiley LLP)
Thomas Moore
(Office of the U.S. Attorney, Tax Division)
Facts
On Nov. 30, 1994, the plaintiff, a 38-year-old welder, was involved in a minor rear-end auto accident. The plaintiff was driving a 1985 BMW on Dickens Street in Van Nuys and was at a complete stop when the defendant, driving a 1993 Lumina, rear-ended the plaintiff's vehicle, pushing it into the car in front of it. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$6,512 $_________ $_________ $_________
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained a soft tissue injury, musculoligamentous strain, cervical and lumbar spine and aggravation to pre-existing herniated disks at C5-6 and C6-7.
Other Information
The claim was negotiated with the plaintiff's UIM carrier following settlement for policy limits of the underlying claim.
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