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Settlement – $750,000Judge
Mediator
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Arturo T. Salinas
(Law Offices of Jacob Emrani)
Facts
On Jan. 26, 1995, the plaintiff, a 38-year-old account clerk, was traveling westbound on the Pomona Freeway at approximately 55 mph in the No. 4 lane. The defendant, driving approximately 55 mph in the No. 3 lane, attempted to change to the No. 4 lane, colliding with the plaintiff. The high speed impact caused the plaintiff's vehicle to be pushed over the side of the freeway and down an embankment, where she crashed head-on into a tree. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $1 million.
Specials in Evidence
$100,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a ruptured spleen, duodenum, liver and pancreas; disfiguring body and facial scaring; loss of several teeth; permanent weight loss, memory loss, persistent headaches, depression, irritability and motion sickness.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately 3+ years after the case was filed. MEDIATION: A mediation was held before Jeffrey Krivis resulting in the reported settlement.
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