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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 4, 1999

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Pedestrian
Negligence

Confidential

Verdict –  $0

Judge

Judith O. Stein

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Edward Benes


Defendant

Tracy L. Skiko


Experts

Plaintiff

Marlene Kuo
(medical)

Herbert D. Huddleston
(medical)

Neil D. Martin
(medical)

John Yardum
(technical)

Defendant

Craig A. Woods
(Mayer Brown LLP) (medical)

Keith A. Miller
(technical)

James T. London M.D.
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff claimed that on Aug. 12, 1996, the defendant drove his vehicle onto plaintiff's property, trepassing and striking the plaintiff. Plaintiff claimed that it was a hit and run.

Settlement Discussions

Pursuant to C.C.P. º998, the plaintiff demanded $62,500. The defendant made no offers.

Injuries

The plaintiff allegedly sustained neck, back and right ankle injuries, along with trigeminal neurological nerve damage which required surgery.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately two years after the case was filed.

Deliberation

35 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

six days


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