Confidential
Settlement – $100,000Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael T. Schiffman
(medical)
Defendant
Lawrence C. Mozan
(medical)
Facts
On March 31, 1996, the plaintiff, a 29-year-old toy molder, claimed that the defendant ran a red light causing the plaintiff to suffer a cervical disc herniation. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff ran the red light and exaggerated his injuries and the need for further treatment. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant initially made no settlement offer.
Specials in Evidence
$12,000 $2,000 $0 $18,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged cervical disc herniation requiring future surgery at C6-7 level.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year after the case was filed.
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