BWB&O obtained a $40,000.00 verdict on a clear liability rear end claim. Plaintiff underwent a lumbar fusion and incurred $450,000.00 in medical specials. At Trial, Plaintiff sought in excess of $800,000.00, and his last demand prior to Trial was $500,000.00. The jury trial in Santa Monica took two weeks and ended with an 11-1 verdict, with the 1 wanting to award Plaintiff nothing. On top of that, a 998 was served for the $100,000.00 by Defendants, and after fees and costs, the parties agreed to globally resolve the matter for $20,000.00, with a waiver of appeal and waiver of costs.
