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CONFIDENTIAL

Feb. 22, 1997

Personal Injury
Automobile Accident
Head-On Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $180,000

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Paul T. Gough
(Law Office of Paul T. Gough)


Facts

On Nov. 28, 1995, the plaintiff, a 66-year-old part-time psychotherapist, was driving westbound on Olympic Blvd. in Century City. The defendant's decedent, was driving in the opposite direction on Olympic Blvd. As the defendant's decedent approached the plaintiff's vehicle, she crossed the center line striking the plaintiff's vehicle head on. The defendant's decedent also struck two other vehicles and was killed in the accident. The plaintiff brought this action against the decedent's estate based on negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$50,000 $14,000 $_____________ $15,000 (estimated)

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged she sustained a cardiac contusion requiring an angiogram, a concussion, and multiple cuts and bruises, and disc degeneration at C5-6, requiring hospitalization for four days and extensive rehabilitation therapy.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately one year after the case was filed.


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