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CONFIDENTIAL

Jul. 22, 2000

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Pedestrian
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $2,800,000

Judge

Thierry P. Colaw

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James E. Ballidis


Defendant

James P. Allie


Experts

Plaintiff

Tom D. Thomas
(medical)

Chris Nolan
(medical)

Stephen T. Riley
(technical)

Facts

On March 4, 1998, the plaintiff, a 36-year-old cashier, was crossing a boulevard when defendant, who was driving a garbage truck, turned right and struck plaintiff. Plaintiff was knocked to the ground and run over.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $5 million. The defendant offered $1 million.

Specials in Evidence

$840,000 $30,000 $300,000 $100,000


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