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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

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

William R. Chapman


Defendant

Timothy Joseph Stafford


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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