$1.2M Demand Ends in Defense Verdict in LA County

Zachary Mikucki and Adrian Douglas just received a verdict in Norwalk - LA County in a disputed, liability 2-car accident case where plaintiff claimed a severe knee injury from this accident. Plaintiff’s medical expert testified that the accident caused her arthritis to become symptomatic and require a knee surgery. Our 998 offer was policy limits of $15,000. Counsel claimed that the case could not be settled because the policy was open. Plaintiff asked for $1.2M in closing. After 6 days in trial and 2 hours of deliberation, the jury came back with NO substantial factor!