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Settlement – $91,999Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Elliot S. Blut
(Blut Law Group APC)
Defendant
James T. Catlow
(Doherty & Catlow)
Facts
On May 7, 1998, the plaintiff, a real estate agent, was rear ended as she was slowing down
to make a right hand turn into a parking lot. Her car was propelled onto the curb after
being rear ended by the defendant.
The plaintiff's husband claimed for loss of consortium.
Settlement Discussions
Prior to filing of the lawsuit, plaintiff demanded $100,000 (policy limits). Defendant's first pre-litigation offer was $17,207.30, which was increased to $25,000.
Specials in Evidence
$25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $5,000
Injuries
The plaintiff was treated for injuries to her cervical spine, lumbar spine and right hand. She has undergone epidural steroid injections to her cervical and lumbar spine as well as physical therapy. She underwent hand surgery in October 1999, due to injuries sustained in the accident.
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