Arthur Evans v. Raymond Penkert
Published: Sep. 14, 1996 | Result Date: Aug. 2, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC140663 – $60,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas Moore
(Office of the U.S. Attorney, Tax Division)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jacob E. Tauber M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Phillip J. Kanter
(medical)
Facts
On March 5, 1995, plaintiff Arthur Evans, a 60-year-old security guard, was involved in an automobile accident with the defendant. The defendant admitted liability, but disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff's claimed injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $20,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $11,500.
Specials in Evidence
$11,125 $5,600 $31,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained soft-tissue injuries to his neck and back and aggravation of a pre-existing arthritic condition at L4-5 and in his left knee. The plaintiff claimed that surgery was recommended for both regions.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately eight months after the case the filed. ARBITRATION: An arbitration was held on May 15, 1995 before Duncan D. Lee resulting in an award of $20,000 in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
4 hours
Poll
11-0
Length
4 days
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