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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Bicyclist

David George v. Lorraine Nelsen

Published: Sep. 18, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 6, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 261807 –  $883,470

Judge

John E. Griffin Jr.

Court

Stanislaus Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gary S. Davis
(JAMS)


Defendant

Anthony Albert Cardozo Jr.


Experts

Plaintiff

William McGinnis
(technical)

Leslie Konkin
(medical)

Facts

On August 5, 1990, Plaintiff David George, a 51-year-old dentist, was riding his bicycle when he was struck by Defendant Lorraine Nelsen's automobile.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they made a 998 demand of $499,999 in December of 1992 and Defendant made a 998 offer of $400,000 in July of 1992; Plaintiff's demand was later reduced to $450,000.

Specials in Evidence

$8,000 $175,000 $700-800,000

Injuries

Separated shoulder requiring surgery. Plaintiff claimed a 50% reduced capacity as a dentist.

Deliberation

3 1/2 days

Poll

12-0

Length

5 days


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