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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Failure to Yield

Shawhan v. Niles

Published: Jul. 1, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 5, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 807578 Arbitration –  $147,966

Judge

Thierry P. Colaw

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brian D. Chase
(Bisnar Chase LLP)


Defendant

Vince Campbell


Experts

Plaintiff

Richard L. Mulvania
(medical)

Defendant

Robert A. Moore
(medical)

Facts

On May 13, 1998, plaintiff, a 22-year-old female, was a passenger in a friendÆs vehicle. The car was struck
broadside on the driverÆs side of the vehicle by defendant, who made a left turn in front of the plaintiff. The
plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff served a C.C.P. Section 998 offer to compromise for the policy limit of $100,000. The defendant offered $30,000.

Specials in Evidence

$7,924 $2,327 $38,000

Injuries

Cervical and lumbar spine sprain, 2-3 mm disc protrusion at C5-6.

Other Information

<A>The parties agreed to a binding arbitration with a cap at the policy limits before Russell A. Bostrom, retired.</A>


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