Fleischer v. 20th Century Insurance Company
Published: Aug. 23, 1997 | Result Date: Jun. 10, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LS005373 Arbitration – $26,762
Judge
Arbitrator
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Respondent
Experts
Respondent
Carl Sheriff
(technical)
Roger V. Bertoldi
(medical)
Facts
On June 23, 1992, respondent Fleischer, a 21-year-old woman, pulled her vehicle out of a private driveway when it was broadsided by an uninsured motorist. The respondent insured brought this uninsured motorist claim against the petitioner insurance company based on the alleged negligence of the uninsured motorist.
Settlement Discussions
The respondent made a settlement demand for $30,000 (policy limits). The petitioner made an offer of $2,500 based on comparative liability and the fact that the majority of medical bills were incurred 18 months post accident.
Specials in Evidence
$8,475.90
Injuries
The respondent claimed soft tissue injuries and severe facial bruising and head trauma syndrome.
Other Information
The award was reached approximately two years and five months after the case was filed.
Length
9 hours
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