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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Truck Accident
Rear End Collision

Nelson R. Parrott v. T.I.B. Transportation, Four Winds Day Camp, et al.

Published: Nov. 26, 1994 | Result Date: Nov. 1, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC059802 –  $230,996

Judge

Melvin B. Grover

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Norman L. Goodfriend Jr.


Defendant

Kara A. Pape
(Tyson & Mendes, LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Arthur Peck
(medical)

Gabriel Rubenenko
(medical)

Defendant

Richard C. Rosenberg M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On October 8, 1990, Plaintiff Nelson R. Parrott, a 33-year-old owner/proprietor of a family plumbing business, was driving his plumbing truck when he stopped for pedestrians on Sunset Boulevard. Plaintiff's vehicle was then struck in a rear end collision by Defendant Four Winds Day Camp's van. The force of the collision allegedly caused Plaintiff to go forward and strike the steering wheel with his mouth and shoulder, breaking the steering wheel. Plaintiff had been wearing a lap belt. Liability was not disputed.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $250,000 and Defendants offered $150,000. Defendant contends they offered $150,000 cash or a structure with a payout of $367,000; and Plaintiff demanded $500,000 reduced to $250,000 on the day of trial.

Specials in Evidence

$26,596 $7,200 $509,000 $4,405

Damages

Plaintiff asked the jury to award $2,000,000.

Injuries

Left shoulder brachial plexus and impingement injury resulting in ulnar nerve damage requiring examinations, evaluations, and physical therapy; Plaintiff claimed permanent disability.

Deliberation

7 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

4 days


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