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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Monika Oberhoessel v. Christopher Hill, et al.

Published: Sep. 26, 1998 | Result Date: Jun. 5, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC021897 Arbitration –  $0

Arbitrator

James Reese

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Claimant

David L. Roark
(Law Offices of David L. Roark)


Respondent

John E. Zegel
(Law Office of Francine B. Kelly & Associates)


Experts

Claimant

Robert Oishi
(medical)

Respondent

Jerome Covin
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 28, 1993, plaintiff Monika Oberhoessel, was in a Mobil gas station parking lot at Sepulveda and 77th in Westchester in her Mercedes Benz. Defendant Christopher Hill was also in the parking lot driving a Volkswagen bug. A collision between the two vehicles occurred near a gas island, with the plaintiff's Mercedes sustaining damage to the left door shell and molding. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made no demand. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $2,001.

Specials in Evidence

$4,406.25 $25,668 reduced to $11,856 at arbitration. Property Damage:$1,056.26 (paid)

Injuries

The plaintiff allegedly sustained upper and lower back injuries and migraines requiring six months of physical therapy and medications.

Other Information

The award was reached approximately _____ years and _______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ____/____19__ before ___________(name) of _____________ (affiliation) resulting in _____________. The plaintiff did not meet her burden of proof to show that she was injured as a result of this minor impact collision.


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