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CONFIDENTIAL

Aug. 26, 1995

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Employee Negligence
Respondeat Superior

Confidential

Settlement –  $67,500

Court

L.A. Superior San Fernando


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marilyn H. Nelson
(Zukor & Nelson)

Abram C. Zukor
(Zukor & Nelson)


Defendant

Raymond M. Williams


Experts

Plaintiff

Ronald B. Perelman
(medical)

Defendant

Robert Wilson
(medical)

Facts

On April 12, 1994, Plaintiff, a 44-year-old secretary, was sitting at her desk and in the course and scope of her employment when a plumber employed by Defendant fell through the ceiling and landed on Plaintiff's head. The plumber had been conducting repairs in the attic of the building when he misstepped and fell.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends she demanded $100,000 and Defendant offered $35,000.

Specials in Evidence

$6,700 $1,000 none claimed unknown

Injuries

Severe soft tissue trauma to the neck and back requiring physical therapy.


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