Opinion ID: 2601926
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Safeco Offers to Settle the Case

Text: On or about April 12, 2005, a representative of Safeco called Respondent's office and spoke with one of his employees. During this conversation, Safeco made a counteroffer of settlement for $23,000.00, which specifically included nearly $9,000.00 for pain and suffering. Respondent's employee forwarded this counteroffer to Respondent via electronic mail. [5] On April 25, 2005, Respondent wrote another letter to Safeco. [6] In this letter, Respondent stated that Bourelle needed additional medical treatment. Respondent rejected Safeco's offer to settle for $23,000.00, but reduced his demand from $60,000.00 to $50,000.00.