Personal Injury
Auto v. Pedestrian
Negligence
Marc Weisenfeld v. Allstate Insurance
Published: Nov. 8, 2008 | Result Date: May 5, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Settlement – $115,000
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert R. Shiri
(Law Offices of Robert R. Shiri APC)
Defendant
Facts
On Jan. 29, 2005, plaintiff Marc Weisenfeld was struck as a pedestrian crossing Wilshire Blvd. and 14th Street in Santa Monica.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff claimed defendant was negligent.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant disputed the nature and cause of plaintiff's injuries.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $150,000. The defendant offered $35,000.
Injuries
Plaintiff had surgery for a ruptured left achilles.
Result
The case settled for $115,000. $25,000 policy limits from Mercury Insured. $85,000 from Allstate through plaintiff's insured motorist policy.
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