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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 29, 1994

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Truck Accident
Lane Change Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $600,000

Judge

Richard F. Charvat

Court

L.A. Superior Long Beach


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James M. McAdams


Defendant

Eugene J. Egan
(Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Bruce S. Gillis
(medical)

Alvin Davis
(medical)

Jerome H. Unatin
(medical)

Defendant

Andrew C. Schwartz
(Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook) (medical)

Richard Horowitz
(medical)

Facts

On May 10, 1991, Defendant truck driver made an unsafe lane change in Defendant owner's truck and struck Plaintiff's patrol car. Plaintiff was a 42-year-old police officer in the course and scope of his employment. Defendants admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends that there were no demands or offers exchanged prior to the $600,000 total settlement.

Specials in Evidence

$30,000 $100,000 plus $500,000 plus $25,000 plus

Injuries

Fracture at right L5 and left L3 transverse processes; torn left shoulder rotator cuff requiring physical therapy; neck and back soft tissue requiring physical therapy; high blood pressure resulting in stroke and requiring hospitalization and medication.


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