Rosner v. Padilla
Published: Apr. 25, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 13, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC043973 Verdict – $1,562
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central West
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas M. Phillips
(Phillips Firm)
Experts
Plaintiff
Arthur Kreitenberg M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Arthur Kreitenberg M.D.
(medical)
David J. Weiner M.B.A., AM
(technical)
Stephen L.G. Rothman M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Sept. 14, 1995, plaintiff Judi Rosner, a 53-year-old unemployed motion picture production coordinator, was a passenger in a Range Rover, which was rear-ended by a Cadillac, driven by defendant Elvira Padilla. The accident occurred on Venice Boulevard near Meade Plaza in Los Angeles. The plaintiff's vehicle sustained $850 in damage, and the defendant's vehicle sustained approximately $5,000 in property damage. The defendant admitted liability, but disputed the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $75,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $17,500.
Damages
Per the defendat, the plaintiff made a loss of earnings claim of $42,000 for jobs she lost or was unable to take. Also per defendant, the plaintiff had medical bills in excess of $24,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed neck and persistent low back problems with a 6 millimeter herniation at L5-S1.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration/ mediation was held on ____/____/19____ before _____________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation) resulting in ___________.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
9-3
Length
six days
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