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Settlement – $120,000Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
John S. Adler
(Judicate West)
Defendant
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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