Khaim Koifman v. Michael Everett Ellis, Linda Clasen
Published: Jun. 25, 1994 | Result Date: May 26, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC17677 – $2,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael C. Solner
(ADR Services Inc)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Susan Browne
(technical)
David Attvatter
(medical)
Defendant
Robert L. Duey
(medical)
Facts
On September 7, 1991, Plaintiff Khaim Koifman, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, was driving his automobile into an underground parking structure. At the same time, Defendants driver Michael Everett Ellis and his wife (passenger and vehicle owner) Linda Clasen were backing across the driveway. Defendants' vehicle backed into the rear fender of Plaintiff's vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend they offered $1,500 and Plaintiff demanded $48,000 reduced to $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$4,845 $26,000
Damages
Plaintiff asked the jury for $48,000.
Injuries
Soft tissue neck and back requiring physical therapy.
Deliberation
1/2 day
Poll
10-2
Length
5 days
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