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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Truck Accident
Reverse Rear End Collision

Susan Henderson v. Mission Beverage Company

Published: Apr. 22, 1995 | Result Date: Mar. 3, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC023611 –  $0

Judge

Richard G. Harris

Court

L.A. Superior Central West


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Manuel H. Miller


Defendant

Jess Whitehill Jr.


Experts

Plaintiff

Karl E. Epstein
(medical)

Defendant

Courtney Hunt
(technical)

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

Facts

On June 17, 1992, Defendant Mission Beverage Company's driver backed Defendant's truck into Plaintiff's 1985 Cadillac which was parked in a gas station. Plaintiff Susan Henderson was a 46-year-old freelance graphic artist.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends that it offered $1,500 and that Plaintiff demanded $40,000.

Specials in Evidence

$16,000 $9,000

Injuries

Soft tissue neck and back requiring physical therapy and chiropractic care.

Deliberation

1.5 hours

Poll

11-1

Length

5 days


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