Confidential
Settlement – $100,000Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas J. Dowling
(Hager & Dowling)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jamshid J. Hekmat M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Sept. 29, 1998, the plaintiff, a 70-year-old engineer, was walking to work. He was crossing Yale Street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant. The plaintiff brought this action against the plaintiff based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
On July 12, 1999, the plaintiff made a settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant made no settlement offers, but later accepted the plaintiff's demand.
Specials in Evidence
$35,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he sustained a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder and a torn meniscus in his knee.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately seven months after the case was filed.
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