Los Angeles Detective

  Chapter 370 Win-Win

  December 15th.

   Daisy made an appointment with the plaintiff to settle out of court.

  The location is an office in a Los Angeles courthouse.

   The mediator is Mikita George, also a lawyer.

  Many state courts have court-affiliated mediation. Most of these mediators are lawyers or retired judges. The court encourages parties to resolve disputes through the mediation channels provided by the court.

  At nine twenty in the morning, Daisy and Luke came to the settlement on behalf of Danny Carter.

  The two chatted with the mediator for a while, and it was obvious that he was very interested in Danny Carter's case.

  From the conversation, Luke faintly felt that he was a little envious of Daisy, and getting a client like Danny Carter represented fame and wealth.

At half past nine, Billie Wally and her lawyer Robin Will also came, followed by a young man. Although it was the first time they met, Luke had seen Billie Wally's profile before, Knowing that the man is her boyfriend.

   Mediator Mikita George motioned them to sit down and said, "OK, now that everyone is here, let's talk.

  I have been paying attention to this case, and have come into contact with many similar cases.

   Once this kind of case goes to court, it will be of no benefit to anyone, and reconciliation is the most correct option.

   Tell me what you think. "

Robin Weir, the plaintiff's attorney, said, "In this case, my client suffered harm, not only physical harm, but also mental pain, and we are seeking compensation based on these two points. "

   Daisy said, "Hurt?

  What hurts?

   I don't know what you are referring to? "

   "Danny Carter strengthened my client, isn't that hurtful?

  Attorney Ellis, you are also a woman. I believe you should be able to understand the pain of my client. What we ask for is not only compensation, but also Danny Carter's apology and admission of his mistakes. "

   Daisy said, "The police have withdrawn the criminal proceedings against Danny Carter, which means that there was no strong-arming. The two are in love with each other, and there is no coercion or harm. Why should compensation be paid?

  In addition, based on the premise of equality between men and women, if there is a relationship, compensation is required. Can my client also sue Billie Worley for compensation? "

Billie Worley's boyfriend showed an angry look, "Damn love, I'm Billie Worley's boyfriend, the relationship between us is very stable, she loves me very much, it's impossible to go behind my back with someone else men do.

  She was made strong by Danny Carter. "

  Daisy looked at the young couple and asked, "Billy Wally, is he your boyfriend?"

   Billie Wally nodded, "Yes."

   "Did you date other men during the time you two were dating?"

  "No, I've never been, I'm not the kind of woman you think, I drank that night, Danny Carter proposed to send me home, and then he started to touch me, I want to resist...

   But his strength was too great, and I was forced. "

   "So, you don't like Danny Carter?"

   "Yes, I'm not the kind of woman who messes around. I only love my boyfriend." While speaking, Billie Wally held her boyfriend's hand.

  The boyfriend wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her on the forehead.

  Meditor Mikita George said, "Since it is mediation, I hope that both parties will show some sincerity and reduce unnecessary arguments.

Is there a problem? "

"No."

"Me too."

  Meditor Mikita George continued, "Plaintiff, tell me about your claim?"

   Billie Worley's lawyer Robin Weir said, "First of all, Danny Carter would like to apologize to my client, we know he is a celebrity and we don't want to ruin him.

   So, this apology can be private.

  In addition, this incident has had a great impact on my client, and the damage is in many aspects, including body, spirit, reputation, etc. We demand a compensation of 2 million yuan. "

   Luke laughed, "Won?"

   "No, it's dollars."

  Luke shook his head, "You are more greedy than you imagined, what is the difference between this and blackmail?"

   Robin Will said, "This is the compensation that Danny Carter should give to my client, and she deserves it."

   Daisy said, "The compensation of 2 million US dollars is too high, and it is impossible for our client to accept it."

  The mediator Mikita George said, "If the defendant has any ideas, can he also mention them?"

  Daisy replied, "First of all, the relationship between my client and Billie Wally is based on mutual consent, so there is no compensation.

   Just considering the impact, my client is willing to pay a sum of money to settle the matter.

   But the money has to be within reason. "

   Billie Wally's boyfriend asked, "How much is he willing to pay?"

   "Fifty thousand dollars."

  Billie Wally's boyfriend showed dissatisfaction, "What! Are you sending beggars away? People like him can eat more than 50,000 yuan for a meal, and you actually want to use 50,000 yuan to solve this matter.

  I send you two words, dreaming. "

  Daisy said, "Billie Wally, can you ask your boyfriend out? I want to talk to you alone."

  Billie Wally's boyfriend stood up abruptly and asked, "Why did you let me go?"

   "We have found some new evidence, and I don't want this evidence to be seen by too many people."

   Obviously, this answer did not satisfy Billie Worley's boyfriend, "I am her boyfriend, she has been hurt, and I have an obligation to fight for her rights."

  Daisy said, "There is a saying that concern leads to chaos, I think it is enough to have a lawyer present on this occasion.

  Miss Wally, what do you think? "

   Billie Wally looked at her boyfriend, "I trust my boyfriend and hope he will stay."

   "OK." Daisy shrugged, took out a document from her bag, and put it in front of Billie Wally, "Miss Wally, please read this document."

Billie Wally took the information to check. She was a little confused when she first read it. It was written with some time and place, but when she looked at it, she seemed to recall something, her face changed drastically, and she hurriedly covered the information, for fear of The boyfriend next to me saw it.

  Boyfriend also noticed Billie Wally's abnormality, "Billy, what's wrong? What's written on it?"

   Billie Wally turned to look at her boyfriend, "Honey, you go out first."

   "Why?" Billie Wally's boyfriend showed a surprised look.

   "I'll tell you when I get back, ok?"

   Billie Wally made a fool of the lawyer, and her lawyer Robin Will stood up and persuaded her boyfriend out of the office.

  Billie Wally read the information again, his face looked a little ugly, and asked, "What does this mean? I can't understand what is written on it?"

  Daisy asked back, "If you don't understand, why did you kick your boyfriend out?"

   Billie Wally didn't answer, but asked, "Where did you get this information?"

  Daisy said, "Quentin Haggs told us.

  According to him, the two of you have always maintained an improper relationship, and the information records the time and address of the appointment.

  You are not as innocent as you say, you have been cheating on your boyfriend behind your back.

  You can have an affair with Quentin Haggs, just as you can have a relationship with Danny Carter.

   This is no accident. "

   "You lied!" Billie Wally stood up, walked to the corner of the office and made a call, but the call was not connected.

   Billie Wally seemed a little restless, and made two consecutive phone calls, but she still didn't get through, so she came over a little frustrated, "What did you do to him?"

   "He is fine and has promised to testify in court."

   "Lie, he can't betray me!"

  Daisy asked back, "Why is it impossible? What is your relationship?"

   Billie Wally pointed at Daisy, "Despicable, shameful."

  Daisy said, "It's you who are despicable and shameful, you have a boyfriend and are still messing around outside.

   As a result, the boyfriend found out, falsely accused the other party of being strong, insulted the other party's reputation, and demanded high compensation.

   Did you know that doing this would ruin Danny Carter? "

   Billie Wally asked, "What about me?

  Who cared about me?

   That idiot called the police because the car was stolen, and the neighbors around knew about it.

  My boyfriend also found out, what should I do? "

   "So you admit that there was no strengthening. You lied that you were strengthened because Danny Carter called the police and the affair was discovered."

  Plaintiff's attorney, Robin Will, hurriedly grabbed Billie Wally, and asked in a low voice, "Billie, don't answer her.

  Are you really cheating? "

"Yes I am."

   "Why didn't you tell me? It would make me very passive."

   "I didn't expect them to know about it, and besides, does the fact that I have a lover have something to do with the case?"

  Plaintiff's lawyer Robin Weir pulled Billie Wally aside and whispered, "This will affect your credibility.

  If you have a stable relationship with your boyfriend, it can indirectly prove that you are not a messy person, and the jury and judge will have a good impression of you.

   But if you cheat on your boyfriend behind your back, they will have a taint in their hearts, thinking that you are a flirtatious woman, and if you cheat once, there will be a second time.

   Strong allegations are difficult to stand on, and will naturally affect the judgment of the case. "

   Billie Wally scratched her hair, "Are we sure we'll lose?"

   "Very likely."

"Then what should I do?"

   "Contact your cheating partner. As long as he doesn't testify in court, he can't prove the fact that you cheated."

   Billie Wally sighed, "I called three times just now, but I couldn't reach him."

   Robin Will asked, "Has he had a similar situation before?"

  "No, in the past, as long as I called, he would answer the phone immediately. It has never been like today."

  Robin Will shook his head, "That means that he has probably been bought by the opposing lawyer."

"Then what should I do?"

   "Two ways, the first way is to find the cheating partner and persuade him not to testify in court, so that you still have the possibility of winning.

  Second, out-of-court settlement. "

   Billie Wally glanced outside the house. Not only was she worried that Quentin Haggs would testify, she was also worried that her boyfriend would find out about it.

   "I'm not sure about convincing the person I cheated on."

   Robin Will made the next best thing, "Then sit down and I'll talk to them."

  The two returned to the negotiating table, and Robin Will changed the subject, "Lawyer Ellis, since everyone is here to discuss settlement, please show some sincerity.

   We are willing to take the initiative to reduce the compensation to 1 million US dollars. "

  Daisy said, "Then we'll increase it to $80,000."

   "It's not enough, it's not enough. Lawyer Ellis, I hope you can also show some sincerity. Only in this way can the negotiation continue."

  Daisy said, "It's you who opened the mouth, $1 million is simply impossible, and based on the evidence we have, it is impossible for you to win the lawsuit.

   And if you lose, you won't get a dollar. "

  Robin Weir said, "Winning or losing a lawsuit depends not only on the result.

   It is a fact that Danny Carter had a relationship with my client, and this incident caused some troubles to my client.

   It was not my client's original intention to fight this lawsuit, she just wanted to seek justice.

  Litigation is not a glorious thing, and my client has also received a lot of attention and criticism, which has also caused great pressure on her.

And your client, Danny Carter, is a football star with an annual salary of more than 20 million U.S. dollars, and his daily salary exceeds 50,000 U.S. dollars. You want to use 50,000 U.S. dollars to send my client away, isn’t it disrespectful? .

  I believe that if the lawsuit keeps dragging on, the impact and loss of your client will be much higher than that of my client. "

  Daisy said, "I don't deny that there is a certain influence, but my client values ​​more than money, he just can't accept being blackmailed.

  He and your client are in a voluntary relationship, and it was originally a beautiful encounter.

   But your client is now asking for money, what's the difference between that and a street girl.

  The street girl only costs $200, while your client costs $2 million, which is a difference of 10,000 times.

   It's not about the money anymore, my client couldn't swallow it.

  If you continue to speak loudly, my client would rather be affected and win this lawsuit, and you will not get a penny by then. "

   Billie Wally showed a nervous look. The matter has developed to this point. If she really wants to go to court and lose the case, then she will be completely finished. Not only will she not get the money, but her boyfriend will also kick her out.

   Robin Will's complexion was pale, and his heart was a little turbulent.

   Billie Wally has no money now, he can only get the money if he wins the lawsuit or reaches a settlement. If he really loses the trial, his interests will also be affected.

  Robin Weir discussed with Billie Wally in a low voice, and quoted again, "In order to show the sincerity of reconciliation, we are willing to reduce the compensation to half a million dollars."

  Daisy said, "One hundred thousand."

   "It's too little. This is just two days' salary of Danny Carter. Your client can't swallow this breath. My client doesn't want to be insulted either."

  Daisy laughed, "You're right, this money is only my client's income for two days.

  However, it is the income of your client for two years.

  Why use the income of our party to measure the amount of compensation.

  I think it is more appropriate to use the income of your client as a measure.

  The income for two years is already quite a lot. "

  Robin Will did not accept this statement, and continued to ask for the price, "We are willing to reduce another $100,000, $400,000, this is our reserve price."

  Daisy said, "One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, this is the highest price we can give."

   Billie Wally held her hands tightly and looked at Robin Will.

   Robin Will asked again, "300,000 US dollars, absolutely no lower."

   Daisy said, "$180,000."

  Robin Will stood up and waved, "We have shown enough sincerity to keep the amount of compensation very low.

   But you are not sincere enough, I think there is no need to talk anymore. "

   "Billie, we should go." Robin Will made a gesture to leave.

   At this time, the mediator Mikita George stood up and persuaded, "Robin, don't leave in a hurry.

  I think the amount of compensation is relatively close. As long as both parties make concessions, a settlement will be reached. "

  Robin Weldau, "Attorney George, I am willing to give you this face, but it is clear that the opposing lawyer is not sincere."

  Mikita George looked at Daisy, "Lawyer Ellis."

  Daisy pretended to be embarrassed, "I...

   I am not insincere, but my client's attitude is very firm.

  He felt that Ms. Billie Worley was framing him and blackmailing him, which made him very angry.

  $200,000, the highest price we can give.

   If you are still not satisfied, then we can only meet in court. "Daisy also began to pack her things.

   Mikita George looked at the other side again, "Robin, it's your turn."

   "I need to discuss it with the person involved." Robin Weir pulled Billie Wally aside, and the two communicated in low voices.

   After a while, Robin Will came over, looked at Daisy, and said to Mikita George,

   "My client agrees."

   Billie Wally sighed secretly, she couldn't afford to lose.

  Mikita George smiled, "OK, the mediation is successfully completed.

Congratulations. "

Seeing that the other party agreed, Daisy also breathed a sigh of relief. For ordinary people, $200,000 may be an astronomical figure, but for Danny Carter, it is only 4 days' salary. It is very cost-effective to solve this case with 4 days' salary .

Although it is said that Danny Carter is very likely to win the case based on their existing evidence, as long as this case is not concluded for a day, it will bring continuous negative impact to Danny Carter, and the losses in all aspects far exceed $200,000.

In addition, it is unrealistic to continue to lower the price. The other party's lawyer is not a fool, and he knows that the case will have a negative impact on Danny Carter. If Daisy lowers the price too low, the other party will not even be able to get the lawyer's fee. , then the other party will definitely not let it go.

   So, $200,000 in exchange for a win-win is in everyone's power.

Luke is also quite satisfied with this result. According to Danny, he will pay a fee of one million dollars. After deducting the compensation of 200,000 dollars, there will be another 800,000 dollars, of which Danny will take half. The remaining half is divided equally between Luke and Daisy.

   That is to say, Luke can get a hiring fee of 200,000 US dollars.

  $200,000 came in, and an informant was accepted. No matter how you look at it, the account is a good deal.

  The two parties reached a settlement, and the judge signed the settlement agreement. This is also the understanding of the nationally sensational rugby star health case.

  In the evening, Luke and Daisy went to the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to celebrate, tasted Michelin restaurants, enjoyed spa massages, and spent an unforgettable night...

  (end of this chapter)