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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Sideswipe Collision

Michael Thornton v. Sharon Frigic

Published: Feb. 26, 1994 | Result Date: Dec. 2, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC065583 –  $0

Court

L.A. Superior Central West


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gail D. Solo


Defendant

Robert H. Edgerton


Experts

Plaintiff

Stephen D. Taus
(medical)

Defendant

Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)

Peter M. Burkhard
(technical)

Facts

On October 27, 1991, Plaintiff Michael Thornton's and Defendant Sharon Frigic's automobiles collided within the parking lot of the Roxbury Club. They struck in a sideswipe collision. Plaintiff was the Director of Sales for Hanna-Barbara, International, and 31 years of age at the time.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends she made no offer and Plaintiff made a 998 demand $50,000 (policy limits).

Specials in Evidence

$10,000 (approximately) $120,000 unknown possible surgery, unspecified amount

Injuries

3-4 mm disc bulge at L4-5 requiring possible future surgery; soft tissue neck and back requiring physical therapy.

Deliberation

15 hours

Poll

11-1

Length

5 days


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