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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 5, 1997

Banking
Invasion of Privacy
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Confidential

Settlement –  $15,000

Judge

S. James Otero

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Burton V. McCullough


Defendant

Gail Higgins

Nancy B. Crater

Jody Steinberg
(Hanger, Steinberg, Shapiro & Ash ALC)


Facts

On May 10, 1996, the plaintiff, a court reporter, claimed that the decedent's relatives attempted to settle an estate and that the defendant bank invaded her privacy. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The settlement discussions were not disclosed

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed emotional distress.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately 10 months after the case was filed.


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