Facts

Plaintiff Hanley, was a passenger in a vehicle traveling southbound on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles. As plaintiff's vehicle entered the intersection of Cahuenga Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, defendant Berkley, traveling northbound on Cahuenga Boulevard, proceeded to make a left turn in front of plaintiff's vehicle and causing a collision.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Hanley contended that Berkley was in violation of California Vehicle Code section 21801(A) for making an unsafe left turn into oncoming traffic.

Settlement Discussions

Berkley offered $82,500 pre-litigation.

Specials in Evidence

According to plaintiff's counsel: $9,820 According to defense counsel: $94,820 According to defense counsel: $120,000 to $150,000. $14,480

Injuries

Hanley sustained multiple fractures to numerous bones in his left wrist, elbow, hand and forearm necessitating multiple surgical interventions for the implantation of surgical hardware.

Result

The parties settled for $350,000. FILING DATE: Nov. 20, 2009.