Confidential
Settlement – $1,250,000Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
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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