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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 31, 1993

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Left Turn Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $20,000

Judge

John P. Farrell

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

C. Ray Carlson


Defendant

Will Jay Pirkey
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)


Experts

Defendant

Jerome Covin
(medical)

Facts

On December 9, 1991, Plaintiff, an amusement park operator in his mid-20's, was making a left turn when Defendant's vehicle struck him in a broadside collision.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $20,000 and Plaintiff demanded $60,000. Plaintiff contends they demanded $35,000 and Defendant offered $8,000.

Specials in Evidence

$11,790 $100 $3,852

Damages

Plaintiff also claimed $3,852 in property damage.

Injuries

Soft tissue neck, back, and knee requiring physical therapy; carpal tunnel syndrome of the wrist requiring surgery.

Other Information

A prior arbitration by Scott Haith resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $31,250; trial de novo by Defendant.


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