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Settlement – $100,000Facts
On June 16, 1997, at 5 p.m., plaintiff, a 24-year-old management assistant was walking westbound on a sidewalk in Beverly Hills. As she crossed an alleyway she was struck by defendant's Volvo headed northbound in the alley. The plaintiff brought this action against defendant based on negligence and negligence per se theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000 (policy limits). The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
Per defendant, medical expenses were in excess of $37,358. $4,500, per plaintiff.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a compound fracture to her left leg requiring open reduction and internal fixation with a rod.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately five months after the case was filed.
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