Gary V. Hixon v. Allstate Insurance Company
Published: Sep. 25, 1993 | Result Date: Sep. 3, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC060661 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Michael M. Pollak
(Pollak, Vida & Barer)
Experts
Plaintiff
David C. Isselhard
(technical)
Melvin Moore
(medical)
Defendant
Brian P. Jacks
(medical)
Bruce A. Tibert
(technical)
Facts
On August 11, 1991, Plaintiff allegedly had a burglary loss from his condominium unit in the Hollywood Hills. Plaintiff Gary V. Hixon was 47 years old and self-employed in the advertising business at the time. Plaintiff had also worked previously for Allstate and otherwise in the insurance claims business as a property claims manager. Defendant Allstate denied Plaintiff's claim.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they offered a waiver of costs & Plaintiff demanded $850,000. Plaintiff contends they initially demanded $200,000; raised to $850,000 prior to trial; Defendants offered to waive costs.
Specials in Evidence
$2,400
Damages
Loss of property valued at $95,000.
Injuries
Emotional distress requiring counseling sessions with the psychologist.
Deliberation
2 days
Poll
9-3 concealment re policy application, 11-1 misrepresentations during handling of the claim, 8-4 no burglary
Length
11 days
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