Breach of Contract
Legal Malpractice
Standard of Care
Confidential
Settlement – $120,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert S. Shtofman
(Law Offices of Robert S. Shtofman )
Facts
On December 16, 1991, Plaintiff pedestrian, a 45-year-old male, was struck by an automobile. The driver in this underlying incident thereafter filed for bankruptcy, which Plaintiff's counsel (the Defendant in this instant case) failed to oppose.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends his demand was $140,000 reduced to $135,000 and Defendant offered $60,000 increased to $85,000, prior to this stipulated agreement.
Specials in Evidence
"accruing" (underlying incident) "accruing" (underlying incident)
Injuries
(From the underlying incident) Loss of one leg by amputation; 75% loss of second leg; multiple additional injuries.
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