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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 15, 2000

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $200,000

Judge

Robert D. Monarch

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Keith A. Adesko

R. Steven Peters


Defendant

Laura Davidson
(Jacoby & Meyers)

Jeffrey W. Korn


Facts

On March 30, 1998, plaintiff, a 32-year-old graphic designer, was a passenger in an automobile driven by
defendant A. Defendant B was driving a vehicle, owned by defendants C and D, which struck defendant AÆs
vehicle.
The plaintiff brought this action against all defendants based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff settled with defendant A for $100,000 (policy limits). Defendants B, C and D accepted plaintiffÆs C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $100,000 (policy limits).

Specials in Evidence

$55,995 $10,000

Injuries

The plaintiff underwent lumbar diskectomy and laminectomy with fusion and had complaints of injury to the left elbow.

Other Information

The case was settled seven months after the case was filed.


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