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Personal Injury
Automobile Accident
Left Turn Collision

Gary Lee Harwood v. Raquel Axelrod

Published: Jun. 28, 1997 | Result Date: Apr. 14, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 94E07870 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Marvin D. Rowen

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jesse Lewis Halpern


Defendant

Thomas N. Draper


Experts

Plaintiff

Evan Bachner
(medical)

Craig N Rossell
(medical)

Defendant

Phillip J. Kanter
(medical)

Facts

On June 21, 1994, plaintiff Gary Lee Harwood, a 36-year-old fitness center manager, was driving an automobile near the corner of Victory Boulevard and Fallbrook Boulevard. Defendant Raquel Axelrod made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff's vehicle collided with the defendant's vehicle. One independent witness, who testified for the plaintiff, claimed that the defendant ran a red light. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $100,000 (policy limits). The defendant's settlement offers, if any, were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$11,000 $10,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed he suffered a herniated disc and eight epidural nerve blocks. The defendant conceded that the plaintiff suffered had a herniated disc.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately two years and seven months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

1½ days

Poll

__________ (#s pls.)

Length

6 days


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