Confidential
Settlement – $66,500Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Samuel J. Long
(Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette & Blythe)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Garth Nelson
(medical)
Waseem Ibrahim
(medical)
Defendant
Michael J. Einbund M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On February 8, 1993, Defendant was making a right-hand turn when his vehicle struck Plaintiffs'. Plaintiffs were a 33-year-old bank administrator and her two children, ages 5 and 7.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiffs contend that they made a 998 offer in the amount of $65,000 (for mother only) and that Defendant offered $20,000 increased to $50,000. Defendant contends that Plaintiff mother initially made a 998 demand in the amount of $100,000 (policy limits) and that Plaintiff minor daughter demanded $30,000.
Specials in Evidence
$8,950 (mother); $200 each (two children) $5,218 (mother)
Injuries
Mother: torn left knee medial meniscus requiring arthroscopic surgery; cervical strain requiring physical therapy; bilateral carpal tunnel requiring surgery. Children: facial contusions and lacerations requiring emergency room care.
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