Brian Poisson v. Hwa Nix
Published: May 17, 2001 | Result Date: Jan. 24, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 99CV5398 – $2,500
Judge
Court
Denver District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John Papillion
(medical)
Defendant
Herbert Maruyama
(medical)
Facts
On Aug. 22, 1996, the plaintiff and the defendant were in an auto collision at the intersection of Monaco and Alameda. Both vehicles were totaled. The plaintiff claimed soft tissue injuries to the neck, back and shoulder. The plaintiff also claimed contusion to the right knee resulting in lateral release arthorscopic surgery in January 2000. The plaintiff alleged permanent impairment. The defendant contended that the plaintiff's medical treatment, between Aug. 22, 1996 to Jan. 22, 1997, was reasonable, necessary and related to the accident, however, the defendant contended that the treatment received after these dates was not necessary and not caused by the accident. The defendant Hwa Nix, a Korean citizen waived service in exchange for an agreement not to execute in excess of $50,000 policy limit.
Settlement Discussions
On Dec. 22, 2000, there was a demand for a $40,000 statutory offer of settlement, preceded by a $45,000 statutory offer on July 13, 2000. There was $20,000 statutory final offer before trial on Dec. 18, 2000, preceded by a $7,500 statutory offer of settlement of January 2000.
Specials in Evidence
$22,000
Other Information
PLEASE PROVIDE US THE ADDRESS OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED. THANKS
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390