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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Cummings v. Gershman

Published: Apr. 22, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 18, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC054605 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Jacqueline L. Weisberg

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Drew A. Cicconi


Defendant

Steven E. Miller


Experts

Plaintiff

Michael S. Sinel
(medical)

Defendant

Melvin H. Nutig
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 4, 1997, a 39-year-old music supervisor in the film industry, driving a 1989 Ford
Mustang, rear-ended a 55-year-old administrative assistant for the City of Beverly Hills, driving a
1973 MGB, at Rexford and Gregory Way.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $4,500 and defendant offered $1,000.

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered back and neck strain and a herniated disk.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

12-0

Length

four days


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