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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 24, 1999

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Intersectional Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $375,000

Judge

Craig S. Kamansky

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jon B. Dumbeck

Jason D. Dumbeck


Defendant

Mark R. Devey


Experts

Plaintiff

Ronald P. Carr
(technical)

Theodore Obenchain
(medical)

Defendant

Richard Greenfield M.D.
(medical)

Harry J. Krueper Jr.
(technical)

Stephen L.G. Rothman M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On May 6, 1997, while making a left turn from eastbound Barton Road to northbound Anderson Street in the City of Loma Linda, the plaintiff's vehicle was struck in the right rear side by defendant's vehicle traveling at approximately 35 mph.

Settlement Discussions

The parties participated in three mediation sessions conducted by the Hon. Herbert B. Hoffman, retired, which resulted in the reported settlement.

Specials in Evidence

$87,000 $30,000

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered herniated disc at C5-6 and C6-7 which required a two level diskectomy and fusion surgery on July 28, 1998, and a second one level fusion surgery on Feb. 23, 1999. The plaintiff also suffered TMJ and soft tissue injuries.


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