Charles & Lena Levandofsky v. Bock Company, et al.
Published: Jun. 24, 1995 | Result Date: May 25, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC014710 – $590,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Mark T. Petersen
(Richardson, Fair & Cohen)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert E. Mahoney
(technical)
Peter Formuzis Ph.D.
(technical)
Defendant
Frank C. DeBiasio
(technical)
Jeanne M. Trezona
(technical)
Facts
On April 1, 1994, John Levandofsky, an unmarried 32-year-old certified aircraft welder, was traveling on a Yamaha V-Max motorcycle when Defendant's dump truck made a left turn in front of him. The truck was owned by Defendant Bock Company and driven by Fernando Rodriguez Perez. The collision killed the motorcyclist. Plaintiffs were Charles and Lena Levandofsky, the motorcyclist's parents; both were over 75 years of age; John had been very close and supportive in his relationship with his parents.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiffs contend their demand was a 998 in the amount of $500,000 reduced to $475,000 at trial; and Defendants offered $75,000 increased to $76,000 at trial. Defendant contends the following: Plaintiffs' original demand was a 998 in the amount of $500,000 increased at MSC to $750,000; increased one week later to policy limits of $1,000,000; reduced to $475,000 on eve of trial; and Defendant offered $75,000 at MSC increased to $76,000 at trial.
Specials in Evidence
not disclosed
Damages
$6,000 property damage to motorcycle; $5,600 funeral expenses; $25,000 money invested by parents with decedent in real estate purchase; and $45,000 lost services to parents.
Injuries
Death of an unmarried adult son.
Other Information
This case was filed on April 22, 1994; one year and one month prior to this result.
Deliberation
2 days
Poll
12-0 liability, 9-3 damages, 9-3 comparative
Length
4 days
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