Chan Ju Kim v. Lee Ronald Ford
Published: Jul. 15, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 16, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC204523 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael D. Roscoe
(medical)
Antonio Villalobos
(technical)
Defendant
Carl Sheriff
(technical)
Irvin Gettleman
(medical)
Facts
On March 25, 1998, at approximately 12:30 p.m., plaintiff, a pedestrian, got off a bus on Broadway, northbound
at the intersection of 4th and Broadway. He proceeded back towards the intersection. While crossing
Broadway, he was struck by the defendant, driving a 1991 Toyota Previa van.
Settlement Discussions
At pre-trial settlement discussions, the plaintiff demanded $80,000, the defendant offered $45,000. At trial, the plaintiff asked the jury for $232,000, the defendant asked for a defense verdict.
Specials in Evidence
Past medical specials were agreed to pursuant to the Hanif v. Superior Court decision due to Medicare write-off. Specials were $9,888. $25,000 (knee replacement which would be proceeded by $15,000 to have the hardware removed)
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a comminuted fracture of the left patella and knee and required emergency surgery which included internal fixation and a plate with nine screws, the hardware still intact as of the date of trial. The plaintiff claimed a soft tissue injury and a permanent back problem as a result of the impact.
Other Information
The case was arbitrated, with an award to the plaintiff for $42,000. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo.
Poll
12-0
Length
3.5 days
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