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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Intersection Collision

Jack Chungyee Chau v. Kirt Jock Hopson

Published: Apr. 22, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 28, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC200578 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Ronald E. Cappai

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark Geffon


Defendant

David Graeler


Experts

Plaintiff

Ricky Chen
(medical)

Facts

On July 10, 1998, at the intersection of Arcadia Street and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, defendant Kirt
Hopson was proceeding westbound on Arcadia to the Central Civil Courthouse.
Plaintiff, a 48-year-old Chinese Court interpreter, was driving northbound on Main to the Central Criminal
Court Building. The vehicles collided within the intersection, resulting in total loss of both vehicles.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $7,500. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $501.

Specials in Evidence

$3,075

Injuries

Soft tissue injuries to the neck and back, with ankle sprain.

Deliberation

1+ hours

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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