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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

Carol Ann Lewis v. Donald Vanorman Jackson

Published: Jan. 8, 1994 | Result Date: Dec. 16, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC049619 –  $10,479

Judge

Arthur Jean Jr.

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mitch Rosen


Defendant

Ernest Larry DeSha


Experts

Plaintiff

John P. Viboch
(medical)

Peter Formuzis Ph.D.
(technical)

Facts

On April 3, 1991, Plaintiff Carol Ann Lewis' automobile was struck in a rear end collision by Defendant Donald Vanorman Jackson. Plaintiff was a 43-year-old office clerk who previously had a history of back problems.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they made a 998 offer of $25,000 and Plaintiff made a 998 demand of $75,000.

Specials in Evidence

$25,591 $58,894 $190,000

Injuries

Bulging L4-5 disc and a slight bulge at L3-4 requiring discectomies and disabling Plaintiff from returning to work.

Deliberation

6 hours

Poll

12-0 medical, 12-0 LOE, 11-1 F/LOE, 10-2 general damages

Length

2.5 days


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