Stella Matamoros-Duran v. Sandeep Gupta
Published: Dec. 17, 2002 | Result Date: Nov. 21, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC269597 Verdict – $750
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
David M. Hillings
(Clinton & Clinton)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jon B. Greenfield M.D.
(medical)
S. Andrew Schwartz M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The suit involved a rear end collision on the Santa Monica Freeway near Robertson Avenue in
Los Angeles. The defendant claimed that he was rear ended by a hit and run vehicle and struck
the plaintiffÆs vehicle which then struck the vehicle in front of her. There was no pictures of
property damage to either vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $19,999; the defendant tendered a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $1,001.
Specials in Evidence
$12,000 Nil Nil Unknown
Injuries
Soft tissue neck and back.
Other Information
The plaintiff was awarded $1,500 for medical bills, $0 for pain and suffering and was found 50 percent comparatively negligent.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
11-1 (according to the defendant), 9-3 (according to the plaintiff)
Length
2.5 days
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