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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Confidential

Published: May 15, 2001 | Result Date: Mar. 3, 2001 |

Case number: DUM0002164 Verdict –  $510

Judge

James J. Alfano

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Tanya K. Linton


Defendant

Peter A. Mittenthal


Facts

On April 29, 1998, the defendant was operating his Lincoln Towncar along Riverside drive in North Hollywood.
As he passed the plaintiffÆs taxi, which was parked along the curb waiting to pick-up a passenger, the
defendantÆs right exterior mirror whacked into the plaintiffÆs left exterior mirror, resulting in both mirrors being
knocked off each car.
The defendant died before trial from causes unrelated to this accident.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $25,000. The defendant made no offer.

Other Information

The plaintiff awarded zero for medical specials; $150 for general damages for his inconvenience in having to take his car for repair; $150 to replace his mirror and $210 in one dayÆs lost wages as a taxi driver.


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