Ghaeenzadeh v. Allan

Mehran Ghaeenzadeh appeals an award to Thomas J. Allan (“Allan”) of $25,000 in attorney’s fees on the ground that Ghaeenzadeh had rejected Allan’s offer of judgment.

The jury determined that Allan was liable, that Ghaeenzadeh was not permanently damaged, and that he was entitled to damages of $5,068 for past medical expenses and $8,050 for the present value of future medical expenses. The trial court also gave Allan a set off of $12,000 for insurance coverage that Ghaeenzadeh had obtained: $10,000 for PIP and $2,000 for med pay. The trial court denied a set off for APIP benefits paid.

The…