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Torts
Automobile Accident
Wrongful Death

Navid Bavarian v. 21st Century Insurance

Published: Jan. 18, 2001 | Result Date: Oct. 24, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: DUM0002102 Arbitration –  $94,000

Court

Case Not Filed


Attorneys

Claimant

Jeffrey I. Pheffer
(Pheffer Law Corp)


Respondent

Philip C. Bloeser

Stephen K. McElroy
(Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley LLP)


Experts

Claimant

Lawrence May
(medical)

Jeffrey L. Rosenberg
(medical)

Facts

On May 29, 1999, the claimant, 18, was middle rear seat passenger in a car which was severed in half by car
going in the opposite direction which jumped center median and crashed into the claimantÆs car. The left rear
passenger, the claimantÆs best friend, was killed on impact and the claimant observed his body at the scene still
seat belted in.
The claimant sustained severe lacerations to face, neck and head with significant permanent scars.

Settlement Discussions

The claimant demanded $100,000. The respondent offered $30,000.

Specials in Evidence

$12,138

Other Information

<A>An arbitration held before William Sheffield of Judicate West resulted in the reported award.</A>


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