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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Hernandez v. Bravo

Published: May 24, 2001 | Result Date: Dec. 20, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: GC024804 Bench Decision –  $134,500

Judge

Phillip Argento

Court

L.A. Superior Alhambra


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David R. Olan
(Olan Law Corp.)


Defendant

Robert Goldsmith

Leonard P. Janner


Facts

On Sept. 15, 1999, the defendant, who was driving while intoxicated, made a left hand turn and collided into a
vehicle driven by the plaintiff, causing a fractured patella.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $15,000 (policy limit), then $18,000 pursuant to C.C.P. Section 998, then $50,000 before trial. The defendant offered $3,000, then $15,000 (policy limit), then $20,000 before trial.

Other Information

The judgment was satisfied.


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