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Settlement – $100,000Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Mark R. Weiner
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Facts
On July 30, 1996, the plaintiff, a 55-year-old motel owner, was stopped at a stop sign when he was rear-ended by the defendant, an underinsured motorist. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery. The plaintiff contended that the defendant violated California Vehicle Code º21703 (following too closely). The defendant's contentions were not disclosed.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $50,000 (policy limit). The third party case settled on Jan. 2, 1998, for the $50,000 policy limit. The underinsured motorist case settled on Feb. 13, 1998, for the $50,000 policy limit.
Specials in Evidence
$13,461.66 $________ $________ unknown
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered headaches and neck, back, and knee injuries.
Other Information
The third party case settled approximately seven months after the case was filed. The underinsured motorist case settled approximately eight months after the case was filed.
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