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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Ross Kirk v. Joyce Cowan, MV Transportation

Published: Jul. 29, 2006 | Result Date: Jan. 20, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC328750 Settlement –  $162,500

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jerold D. Sullivan
(Sullivan & Sullivan)

John K. Sullivan


Defendant

Isolde P. Gatto

Brenda M. Lillington


Experts

Plaintiff

Gil Tepper
(medical)

Defendant

Arthur Kreitenberg M.D.
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, Ross Kirk, 67, while under the course and scope of his employment as a driver for MV Transportation, insured for workers' compensation, was involved in an accident wherein defendant Joyce Cowan negligently rear-ended his vehicle. The force of the impact caused the plaintiff's vehicle to be pushed more than one car length forward in the lane.

Specials in Evidence

$36,057; $39,000.

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained injuries to his lower back, right hip and a compressed disc.


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