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CONFIDENTIAL

Jun. 21, 2001

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $1,250,000

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert M. Hindin

Bruce David Abel


Defendant

Christina Bull Arndt

Marc Brown


Experts

Plaintiff

Gil Tepper
(medical)

Sandra Schneider
(technical)

Asher Taban
(medical)

Peter Formuzis Ph.D.
(technical)

Defendant

Robert C. Klapper M.D.
(medical)

Facts

In September 1988, the plaintiff was driving his truck while working when he was involved in an intersection
broadside collision with a vehicle driven by the defendantÆs employee.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. 998 demand for $1.5 million.

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $138,000 in medical expenses and $75,000 in lost earnings.

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained multiple bulging and herniated discs in his back and neck requiring physical therapy, epidurals and trigger point injections. Surgery was also under consideration. The plaintiff also sustained carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome.

Other Information

The first settlement conference was unsuccessful. The mediation before Hon. Robert Thomas, retired, was instrumental in settling the case.


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