Opinion ID: 2386034
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 12

Heading: The Case of Mutiu Akinsemoyin

Text: The evidence in the Akinsemoyin matter consisted of the testimony of Morris S. Berman and a series of papers from his office file, introduced as Commission Exhibit 10A through 10J. Akinsemoyin did not appear as a witness. Exhibit 10A is a Negligence Information Form filled out by Respondent at the time Akinsemoyin was first interviewed on December 4, 1973, stating that the date of the accident was December 2, 1973. Exhibit 10C is the office carbon copy of a letter showing the typed signature of Respondent dated December 5, 1973, referring Akinsemoyin to Dr. Frank Roberts. Exhibit 10B is a carbon copy of the completed form on which Exhibit 10C is the office copy, showing the written signature of the Respondent per VF. On this letter is written, `Never came in' and in another place, `Not in to Dr.' A date stamp on Exhibit 10B shows that it was received in the Berman office on December 18, 1973. Exhibit 10D is an office carbon copy of a form letter dated December 20, 1973, to Akinsemoyin showing that a blank had been filled in with `Frank Roberts, 5212 Harford Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21214, to be examined in reference to your accident case' over the typed signature of the Respondent. Exhibit 10G is a report and a bill of Dr. Frank Roberts, both dated April 23, 1974, addressed to Respondent showing that Akinsemoyin was seen on December 7, 1973. Dr. Roberts' bill charged for treatment rendered on four dates in December, 1973, before December 20, 1973, the letter referring Akinsemoyin for examination. Exhibit 10A is a carbon copy in the handwriting of the Respondent of a letter forwarding Dr. Roberts' bill to the General Adjustment Bureau as proof of damages in support of Akinsemoyin's claim. Exhibit 10I indicates that the Respondent negotiated the settlement of this claim. Respondent did not testify specifically concerning the Akinsemoyin matter.