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Settlement – $30,000Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Scott E. Braybrooke
(Voss, Silverman & Braybrooke LLP)
Facts
On March 26, 1996, the plaintiff, a 30-year-old medical office manager, was walking in a crosswalk with a green light when the defendant, driving a Ford Explorer, hit her. The plaintiff contended that the defendant violated her right-of-way. The defendant contended that the plaintiff was not injured. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $60,000 and the defendant offered $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
approximately $5,000 $____________ $____________ $____________
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged soft tissue, low back, elbow, muscle strain and headaches.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and six months after the case was filed. A 3-hour mediation held before Alyse G. Berkley did not resolve the matter.
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