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    • CONFIDENTIAL

    Feb. 26, 1994
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Vehicular)
    Automobile Accident
    Rear End Collision

    Confidential

    Settlement –  $500,000

    Judge

    William A. MacLaughlin

    Court

    L.A. Superior San Fernando


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Michael Rapkin


    Defendant

    Jeffrey E. Lerman
    (Hartsuyker, Stratman & Williams-Abrego)

    Michael Matloff


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Karen G. Schiltz
    (medical)

    Herbert S. Gross
    (medical)

    Ronald M. Baum
    (medical)

    Defendant

    Jeffrey A. Schaeffer Ph.D.
    (medical)

    Mark R. Nuwer
    (medical)

    N. Paul Rosenthal
    (medical)

    Facts

    In November of 1990, Plaintiff, a 59-year-old college professor was stopped in his automobile at a red light when his automobile was struck in a rear end collision by Defendant's automobile.

    Settlement Discussions

    Plaintiff contends his initial demand was $165,000 gradually increased to $500,000 and Defendant offered $500,000.

    Specials in Evidence

    $20,000 $3,500.00 unknown $5,000

    Injuries

    Closed head injury resulting in brain damage displayed in memory loss and concentrational difficulties.


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