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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Left Turn Collision

Antonio Vargas v. Corky's Pest Control

Published: Apr. 9, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 8, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: NVC20383Y –  $65,000

Judge

John P. Farrell

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Paul F. McCaul
(Law Office of Paul F. McCaul)


Defendant

Stephen M. Ziemann
(Early Maslach & Hartsuyker)


Experts

Plaintiff

Jacob E. Tauber M.D.
(medical)

Carl Sheriff
(technical)

Defendant

Michael Shlens
(medical)

Facts

On August 30, 1988, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Plaintiff Antonio Vargas, a 28-year-old pressman, was driving his 1988 Ford van southbound on Lindley near Rayen. Defendant James Boles in the course and scope of his employment with Defendant Corky's Pest Control, was driving his employer's 1984 Mazda pick-up truck, northbound on Lindley. Defendant made a left turn on to Rayen and a collision occurred between the Defendant and Plaintiff vehicles.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they made a 998 demand of $49,999 and Defendant offered $6,000.

Specials in Evidence

$20,074 not claimed

Injuries

Chondromalacia of the medial femoral condyle requiring arthroscopic surgery.

Deliberation

6.5 hours

Poll

12-0 liability, 9-3 damages

Length

6 days


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