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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Multiple Automobile Accident
Rear-End Collision

Heiler v. Castillo

Published: Jul. 26, 2001 | Result Date: May 30, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: KC032507 Verdict –  $50,000

Judge

Andria K. Richey

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John P. Rosenberg
(Law Offices of John P. Rosenberg PLC)


Defendant

Betty Kurtzer


Experts

Plaintiff

Alan M. Strizak
(medical)

Gil Tepper
(medical)

Facts

The defendant rear-ended the plaintiff on the westbound I-10 freeway. The plaintiff was stopped
in heavy traffic. The defendant was driving a full-sized van and pushed the plaintiff into another
party ahead, who was, in turn, pushed into yet another vehicle. The plaintiffÆ

Settlement Discussions

The defendant offered $25,000, which was rejected by the plaintiff.

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries with an annular tear of the lumbar spine. The plaintiff will most likely need future care with epidural injections.

Deliberation

half day

Poll

9-3

Length

three days


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