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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Police Misconduct
Intersectional Collision

Maria Cuevas v. City of Los Angeles

Published: Oct. 23, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 30, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 92C00099 –  $181

Judge

Carlos Moreno

Court

L.A. Municipal


Attorneys

Defendant

Robert J. Pulone


Experts

Defendant

Leonard J. Faye
(medical)

Chate Asuanonda
(technical)

Facts

On January 16, 1991, Defendant police car ran a stop sign and struck Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff Maria Cuevas was a 34-year-old cashier at the fast food restaurant at the time. Defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $2,500 and Plaintiff demanded $11,500.

Specials in Evidence

$3,500 $500

Damages

$500.00 property damage.

Injuries

Soft tissue, neck, and back requiring chiropractic care and physical therapy.

Other Information

The prior arbitration by David Shaby resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $11,500; trial de novo by Defendant.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

9-3

Length

4 days


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