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Settlement – $15,000Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John O. Swift
(medical)
Jerome N. Peterson
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 21-year-old U.S. Navy Seaman, was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Sullivan Street in Long Beach. The defendant was driving his vehicle when he attempted to make a left turn onto Sullivan Street, causing plaintiff to lay down his motorcycle. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant driver based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for policy limits. The defendant finally offered $15,000 (policy limits).
Specials in Evidence
$4,500 $_________ $_________ $6,000 to $10,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained a dislocated jaw and dental injuries as a result of the accident.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately three months after the case was filed. The U.S. Navy paid benefits.
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