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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 14, 1998

Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Underinsured Motorist Claim

Confidential

Settlement –  $13,000

Mediator

C. David Serena

Court

Case Not Filed


Attorneys

Plaintiff

William R. Gallivan Jr.


Defendant

Sanford Senen

Wayne Tucker


Facts

The plaintiff was involved in two traffic collisions. In the first accident, he was backed into (a reverse rear-ender). He had minor front end damage. This was an uninsured motorist claim. The second collision was rear-end collision with approximately $2,000 damage to the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle. This was a third party claim. Liability was not contested in either case.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $75,000. Per the defendant, the defendants made offers of $5,250 and $7,750.

Specials in Evidence

$2,354 (not disputed) Waived

Injuries

Neck pain with no objective symptoms after an MRI.

Other Information

A mediation was held before C. David Serena of Judicate West, resulting in the reported award.


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