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Settlement – $20,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
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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