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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Orlina Hedayat v. Kahlil J. Muthleb

Published: Jul. 1, 2006 | Result Date: Mar. 22, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Settlement –  $100,000

Court

Case Not Filed


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jerold D. Sullivan
(Sullivan & Sullivan)


Defendant

Matt Paul


Facts

On June 4, 2005, plaintiff Orlina Hedayat, age 30, was in her vehicle waiting for parking space on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles with her turn signal on. The defendant rear-ended the plaintiff.

The defendant apologized at the scene and admitted they were looking for an address. Defendant did not contest liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $100,000 (policy limits). The defendant's first offer was $70,000.

Specials in Evidence

$45,997 $12,250

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered right shoulder rotator cuff tear, cervical strain, and thoracic strain. The plaintiff underwent right shoulder arthroscopy.

Result

The case settled for $100,000 (policy limits).


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