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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Erika Martinez v. Valerie Shelton

Published: Jan. 10, 2015 | Result Date: May 5, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 12CS3152 Verdict –  $12,945

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John J. Perlstein
(Law Office of John J. Perlstein)


Defendant

Lawrence J. Bohana


Experts

Defendant

Michael H. Millar
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Erika Martinez filed suit against defendant Valerie Shelton based on a motor vehicle accident.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended defendant rear-ended her vehicle.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant claimed that plaintiff could not have been injured in the minor accident with no property damage.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff made a CCP 998 demand of $5,999. Defendant made a CCP 998 offer of $1,501.

Specials in Evidence

$5,445

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed she suffered soft tissue injuries requiring chiropractic treatment.

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $12,945.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 13, 2012.

Deliberation

one hour

Length

one day


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