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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Red Light

Marta Gladis Chicas v. Jessica Anne Entner

Published: Aug. 29, 1998 | Result Date: Jul. 16, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC172112 –  $0

Judge

Robert T. Altman

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David Peter P. Cwiklo


Defendant

Donald V. Smiley


Experts

Plaintiff

Shirley Coleman
(technical)

Joseph Thompson
(technical)

Facts

On Sept. 3, 1996, plaintiff Marta Chicas, a 47-year-old head housekeeper, was traveling westbound on Sunset Boulevard at Foothill when her vehicle was struck by defendant Jessica Entner's 1992 Nissan Pathfinder as it was making a left turn from eastbound Sunset onto Foothill. The plaintiff's vehicle was then spun into a light post on the north westside of the intersection. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $249,999. The defendant made no offer.

Specials in Evidence

$53,723.54 $14,083.44 $150,000

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered multiple fractures to pelvis, hip, right wrist and left leg, leading to five weeks of hospital stay and multiple surgeries.

Other Information

Plaintiff's medical bills totaling $150,000 were excluded from trial due to a lack of foundation as to reasonableness. Plaintiff failed to call a treating medical expert.

Deliberation

20 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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