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CONFIDENTIAL

Jul. 22, 1995

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $120,000

Judge

Anthony C. Joseph

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John S. Adler
(Judicate West)

Howard B. Hellen


Defendant

James A. D'Angelo


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert H. Wallace
(technical)

Jeffrey L. Bronson
(medical)

Justin Fair
(technical)

John S. Kitchin
(medical)

Defendant

Raymond M. Vance M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On March 12, 1993, Plaintiff, a 51-year-old clerical employee, was shopping for an automobile at Defendant's showroom when she slipped and fell on an unspecified slippery substance left on the floor.

Settlement Discussions

Offers and/or demands, exchanged prior to this result, were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$15,000 $25,000 $275,000 $45,000

Damages

Plaintiff claimed additional damages of $250,000 pain and suffering as well as $200,000 non-economic general damages.

Injuries

Fractured wrist requiring closed reduction and possible future surgery; herniated L5-S1 discs with accompanying radiculopathy requiring ongoing physical therapy and possible future surgery. Plaintiff's spouse also claimed loss of consortium injuries.

Other Information

This case was filed March 12, 1994; one year and two months prior to this result.


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