Carrie Martin v. James Balti
Published: Sep. 22, 2007 | Result Date: Feb. 1, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC347363 Verdict – $41,829
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Ernest P. Algorri
(Dewitt, Algorri & Algorri)
Defendant
Thomas W. Shaver
(Shaver, Korff & Castronovo LLP)
Facts
On March 24, 2004, plaintiff Carrie Martin and defendant James Balti were involved in a car accident with each other. Defendant Balti was a taxi driver employed by defendant Administrative Services Cooperative Inc. dba Yellow Cab.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Martin claimed Balti's negligent driving caused the accident and her injuries.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants disputed both liability in the accident and the extent of Martin's injuries and damages sought.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants' CCP 998: $35,000.
Injuries
Martin suffered from a dislocated patella and faces possible knee replacement.
Result
Verdict approximately $32,000, offset by Hanif reductions. Case settled for $30,000 prior to defendants' motion for costs on beating their CCP 998.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Feb. 14, 2006.
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