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CONFIDENTIAL

Mar. 1, 1997

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Broadside Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Court

L.A. Superior Long Beach


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Dennis J. O'Sullivan


Defendant

Tobin K. Ando


Facts

On Aug. 25, 1995, the defendant was traveling southbound on Magnolia Ave. in Long Beach at approximately 30 mph at the intersection of 6th St. and Magnolia. The sun was in the defendant's eyes and she continued through the intersection without seeing the traffic signal. While in the intersection, she realized that the traffic light was red for her direction of travel. She collided broadside with a vehicle operated by the plaintiff, a 59-year-old warehouseman. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $_________ . The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $___________ .

Specials in Evidence

$16,000 $35,000 unknown unknown

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed he suffered a compression fracture at the L-1 end plate. The plaintiff also claimed soft-tissue damage to his neck and back.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately eight months after the case filed.


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