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Settlement – $2,000,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jonathan B. Cole
(Nemecek & Cole)
Defendant
Kim B. Puckett
(Calendo, Puckett & Sheedy LLP)
Facts
On July 19, 1997, defendant's 1994 Jaguar XJS automobile collided with a motorcycle being driven by plaintiff with plaintiff No. 2 as passenger, at an intersection. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendants based on negligence; and assault and battery theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $__________. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $_____________ .
Specials in Evidence
$___________ $___________ $___________ $___________
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered an amputation of his right leg below the knee and related trauma to his eyes, hands and legs. The plaintiff passenger suffered a variety of injuries to her right foot and ankle.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and two months after the case was filed. A mediation was held before Jeffrey Krivis, resulting in the reported settlement. The City settled for a waiver of costs.
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