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Settlement – $52,500Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On March 22, 1997, plaintiff, a 19-year-old missionary, was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. Defendant, who was driving his vehicle, exited a gas station to go onto the thoroughfare and struck the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $75,000. Per plaintiff, the defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $45,000.
Specials in Evidence
$70,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a fracture to his right femur that required hospitalization, surgery, the implementation of hardware and considerable physical therapy.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately seven months after the case was filed.
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