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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 17, 1998

Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $75,000

Mediator

John L. Cooper

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Patrick H. LePley


Defendant

Rodney D. Hollenbeck


Experts

Plaintiff

Sylvia Lucas
(medical)

Matthew Wong
(medical)

Kenneth Leung
(medical)

Facts

On Dec. 12, 1994, the plaintiff, a 51-year-old construction worker, was traveling on Pacific Highway South when his vehicle was struck broadside by the defendant's vehicle. The plaintiff contended that the defendant failed to yield the right-of-way when he pulled out from the parking lot. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $135,000. The defendant made an offer of $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$14,994.08

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed tinnitus and soft tissue neck injury superimposed over a recent anterior cervical fusion. The plaintiff also claimed back and upper trapezius soft tissue injury.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A mediation was held before John Cooper resulting in ___________ .


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