James Horner v. City of Monterey Park, Richard Ogas
Published: Jun. 28, 2001 | Result Date: Jun. 5, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC023812 Verdict – $391,500
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Harry F. Scolinos
(Scolinos Sheldon & Nevell)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard W. Vanis
(medical)
Paul D. Holtom
(medical)
Defendant
David Petreccia
(medical)
Myles J. Cohen
(medical)
Facts
On March 1, 1999, the plaintiff was driving a rental car through Monterey Park at an intersection where no traffic
controls were present for the plaintiff to obey when the defendant, Officer Ogas did not yield the right of way
and struck the right front portion of plaintiffÆs vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $200,000. The defendants final offer was $150,000.
Specials in Evidence
$46,000 $41,000 $150,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered trauma to the back side of his hand, which became swollen and eventually becoming infected. As a result, the plaintiff sustained tissue damage and scarring on the back of his hand. The plaintiff also alleged an ulnar nerve injury that complicated the injury to his hand. The defense doctor attributed the plaintiffÆs infection to his chicken handling and poor hygiene.
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