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Personal Injury
Motorcycle v. Auto
Sideswipe Collision

Lindley v. Balansayan, et al.

Published: Nov. 4, 2003 | Result Date: Sep. 12, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC044406 Verdict –  $23,398

Judge

Jean E. Matusinka

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael T. McElvaney


Defendant

Thomas C. Sanford


Facts

The plaintiff, aged 40, was operating a motorcycle southbound on Sepulveda in the No. 4, far right lane. The defendant was operating a taxi cab southbound on Sepulveda in the No. 3 lane to the left of the plaintiff's motorcycle. As both vehicles crossed Mariposa Boulevard, they made contact and a sideswipe type collision resulted which caused the plaintiff's motorcycle to fall and the plaintiff to suffer injuries.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $50,000; the defendant offered $35,000.

Result

Verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $24,500 who was found to be 4.5 percent negligent, for a net verdict of $23,398.

Other Information

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Deliberation

four hours

Poll

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Length

five days


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