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Settlement – $50,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Alexis Galindo
(Curd, Galindo & Smith LLP)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
David Moses
(technical)
Michael D. Roback
(medical)
Defendant
Keith E. Liberman M.D.
(medical)
Robert Ockey
(technical)
Judson B. Welcher Ph.D.
(technical)
Facts
On Nov. 26, 1994, the plaintiff stopped at a red light when the defendant drunk driver rearended him. The plaintiff and the defendant were both transported to the hospital and the defendant was later charged with driving under the influence. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant made a settlement offer of $20,000 at mediation.
Specials in Evidence
$8,800 $2,400
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered facial lacerations that required cosmetic surgery, a nasal fracture, and mid and low-back pain.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and four months after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on March 4, 1997 before Judge Smerling resulting in the reported settlement.
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