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CONFIDENTIAL

Aug. 3, 1993

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Left Turn Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $430,000

Court

Yakima Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Terry P. Abeyta


Experts

Plaintiff

Jack C. Irwin
(medical)

Leslie B. Leicht
(medical)

Facts

On June 5, 1992, Plaintiff, a 68-year-old retiree, was a passenger in Defendant's vehicle which attempted a left turn in front of an oncoming driver near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends she damanded $435,000 and Defendant's opening offer was $285,000

Specials in Evidence

$126,958 unknown

Injuries

Closed head injuries resulting in mild residual cognitive deficits; fractures to the right femur, right knee, right elbow, and left knee requiring multiple surgeries; severe laceration to the forehead with residual scarring.


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