Bybee v. Michor
Published: Feb. 5, 2000 | Result Date: Nov. 2, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: KC020746 Arbitration – $80,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Todd F. Nevell
(Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
R. David Sibley
(medical)
Defendant
Norman Rotenberg
(medical)
Facts
On Oct. 22, 1995, plaintiff Glenn Bybee, age 36, was traveling southbound on Irwindale Avenue in the City of Irwindale, when he slowed for a maroon vehicle in front of him that was attempting to make a right turn to travel the wrong way up a freeway off-ramp. As plaintiff brought his vehicle to a stop, he was struck in the rear by an automobile driven by defendant Mary Ellen Michor. The non-involved maroon vehicle fled the scene.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand for $100,000 (policy limits). At the mandatory settlement conference, the plaintiff indicated a willingness to accept less. The defendant offered $15,000 at the mandatory settlement conference, increased to $25,000 on the day of the arbitration hearing.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000
Injuries
The plaintiff was recovering from back surgery at the time of the accident. He claimed increased back pain, neck pain and occipital headaches as a result of the accident requiring extensive therapy through a pain management clinic.
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