Cynthia Ann Schwartz v. Robert Allen Gore
Published: Dec. 29, 2007 | Result Date: Jul. 19, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC087902 Arbitration – $125,000
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Mark Gatelman
(medical)
Defendant
Peter M. Burkhard
(technical)
John L. Howard
(medical)
Facts
Cynthia Schwartz was the passenger in a car rear-ended by Robert Gore. Schwartz sued Gore for motor vehicle negligence. Gore conceded to liability and arbitration on damages.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended the accident caused her shoulder pain and cervical discomfort requiring surgery.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended the plaintiff's shoulder and neck injuries were unrelated to the accident.
Damages
The plaintiff sought damages for past medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Injuries
Shoulder and neck injury.
Result
The plaintiff was awarded $125,000 in arbitration, including $64,880.86 for past medical expenses and $60,119.14 for past pain and suffering.
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