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Settlement – $13,500Judge
Court
Skagit Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert F. Smith
(medical)
Defendant
R. Milton Schayes
(medical)
Facts
On Aug. 30, 1993, the plaintiff, a 59-year-old retired logger, was stopped at an intersection for a red light when his vehicle was struck from the rear by the defendant at an estimated speed of 20 mph. The defendant admitted liability. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and loss of consortium theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $60,000. The defendant made an offer of $8,500.
Specials in Evidence
$1,508.71
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he suffered an aggravation of a pre-existing cervical strain. His wife claimed loss of consortium.
Other Information
A mediation was held before Judge James C. Kaiser, retired, resulting in the reported settlement.
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