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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 6, 2000

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $586,500

Court

San Luis Obispo Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Kerry M. Kinney

Lilianne G. Chaumont


Defendant

Peter B. Maretz
(Stokes Wagner ALC)


Facts

Plaintiffs were heading north on Highway 1 when defendant, also driving northbound, lost control of his vehicle and swerved into plaintiffs lane. In an attempt to avoid an impact, plaintiff driver lost control of her vehicle, resulting in the vehicle rolling over three times before coming to rest. There was no impact between the two vehicles.

Specials in Evidence

$40,000 (passenger); $11,000 (driver) $235,000 (passenger) $395,000 (passenger) $6,000 - 12,000 (passenger); $45,000 - $50,000 (driver)

Injuries

Plaintiff passenger suffered a complex compression fracture of the T2 vertebrae, T2-3 abnormal disc injury, a fractured sternum and a concussion. Plaintiff driver suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck, lower back, left arm, hand and hip.

Other Information

<M>A mediation was held before Hon. Gerald Davis, retired.</M>


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