Confidential
Settlement – $64,000Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Terry Scott
(medical)
Lonnie Smith
(medical)
Facts
On January 4, 1992, Plaintiff, a 25-year-old marketing representative was driving his automobile eastbound on I-980 in the City of Oakland California. As Plaintiff proceeded past the 18th Street under crossing Defendant driver was also in the eastbound I-980 in the number 2 lane and driving a large tractor with a tanker trailer. Defendant changed lanes into the path of Plaintiff's auto. Defendant collided with the left rear quarter panel of Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff spun out of control and into the center divider. Defendant was cited for violation of Vehicle Code Sec. 21658 (a) by the CHP.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $150,000 and Defendant offered nothing.
Specials in Evidence
$18,428 Current $1,200
Damages
Property damage and rental valued at $6,292.
Injuries
Facial blow out fracture requiring surgery; Plaintiff developed sinus infections and facial abscess requiring further surgical procedures.
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