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Settlement – $375,000Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
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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