Doe v. Joshua Bleckner
Published: Oct. 4, 1997 | Result Date: Aug. 12, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC159879 – $99,449
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael D. Porter
(medical)
H. Vincent Mitzelfelt
(medical)
Defendant
Richard C. Rosenberg M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On April 26, 1996, at Cahuenga and Fountain in the City of Los Angeles, plaintiff, a 39-year-old male, was involved in an automobile accident involving the defendant in which the plaintiff's vehicle sustained a substantial impact to the driver's side door. The defendent admitted liability. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made an initial C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $65,000. The defendant made an initial offer of settlement in the amount of $32,000 increased to $35,000 on the day of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$24,449.26
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained multiple, left-sided rib fractures, a cerebral contusion, a small pneumothorax in the left lung, cervical sprain with residuals, and a Thoraco-Lumbar sprain with residual mid-back symptoms.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately 11 months after the case was filed. The plaintiff has submitted a Memorandum of Costs under Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 in the amount of $18,289.13.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
two days
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