Facts

This litigation arose from a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Oct. 30, 2018 at 6:30 a.m. Plaintiff Jane Doe was on her way to work. As she traveled northbound on Main Street near 84th Street in Los Angeles, a car driven by defendant, traveling in the same direction as plaintiff, in the lane to plaintiff's left, made a right turn into the front left side of plaintiff's vehicle. The impact pushed plaintiff's vehicle into a parked vehicle on plaintiff's right.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant negligently caused the accident. Additionally, plaintiff contended that defendant's insurance carrier breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing when it rejected plaintiff's policy limit demand of $50,000.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant disputed liability, alleging that plaintiff accelerated to prevent defendant's lane change. Defendant's insurance carrier denied breaching its duty of good faith and fair dealing.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff, via plaintiff's first attorneys, made a settlement demand in the amount of defendant's insurance policy limits: $50,000. Defendant's insurance carrier responded with a "top offer" of $21,000.

Specials in Evidence

Meds: approximately $168,000 Loe: Plaintiff alleged that she lost earnings of approximately $74,000

Damages

Plaintiff underwent medical treatment including epidural steroid injections.

Injuries

Plaintiff alleged injuries to her neck, right shoulders and lower back.

Result

The matter settled for $450,000.