Jonathan D. Kaplan v. Victoria Havassy
Published: Apr. 4, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 10, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 96T01988 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard C. Hodson
(technical)
Facts
On April 18, 1995, plaintiff Jonathan Kaplan, a 36-year-old investment counselor, was driving on San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood when his vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by defendant Victoria Havassy. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $5,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $1,000.
Specials in Evidence
$2,500
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed soft tissue neck and back injuries.
Other Information
ARBITRATION: An arbitration was held on April 18, 1997, before Martin H. Rub resulting in an award of $11,105. The defendant requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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