Elizabeth Soladay v. Richard Fraade
Published: Feb. 3, 1996 | Result Date: Jan. 10, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC019918 – $50,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Leonard S. Steiner
(Steiner & Libo)
Defendant
Steven D. Davis
(Steven D. Davis Law Group APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
H. Leon Brooks M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
John G. Perry
(technical)
Richard I. Teperson
(medical)
Facts
On December 2, 1992, the plaintiff, Elizabeth Soladay, a 42-year-old professional violist, was waiting for a stop light to change when her vehicle was rear ended by a vehicle operated by the defendant, Richard Fraade. The plaintiff alleged that she was injured as a result of the accident. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
Per the plaintiff, the plaintiff made a $35,000 settlement demand and the defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $15,000. Per the defendant, the plaintiff's settlement demand was for $125,000, which was reduced to $30,000 on the day of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$12,500 $8,000
Injuries
Disc bulge at L4-5 and/or L5-S1 requiring physical therapy and diagnostic tests.
Deliberation
5 hours
Poll
9-3
Length
5 days
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