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Personal Injury
Auto v. Pedestrian
Negligence

Minor Kayacan, Jack H. Kayacan v. Gary Hovsepian

Published: Dec. 19, 2009 | Result Date: May 22, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC079395 Settlement –  $25,000

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Arthur H. Barens
(Law Office of Arthur H. Barens)

Joe Hariton


Defendant

Valerie D. Morris
(Law Offices of Vivian L. Schwartz)


Experts

Plaintiff

Mark Greenspan
(medical)

Facts

On Oct. 14, 2005, a vehicle driven by Gary Hovsepian hit Jack Kayacan and his son from behind while they were walking through a school parking lot in Canoga Park. Jack Kayacan and Hovsepian settled separately.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Kayacan's son claimed that Hovsepian was acting negligently when he hit them.

Injuries

Kayacan's son claimed a knee contusion, knee sprain, and emotional distress.

Result

The minor plaintiff settled with defendant for 25,000, which included $2,372 for medical costs, $6,250 in attorney fees, and $1,159 in expenses.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Oct. 12, 2007.


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