Confidential
Settlement – $3,900,000Court
Confidential
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Douglas J. Hatchimonji
(Orange County Superior Court)
Defendant
Glenn S. Goldby
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar)
Experts
Plaintiff
Lisa Aronson
(technical)
Michael J. Fox
(technical)
Stephen I. Rosen
(technical)
Bernard Markowitz
(medical)
Akira Ishiyama M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, John Doe, a 5-year-old child, was standing next to his grandmother, Jane Doe, in
the garage of the plaintiff's home. Jane Doe opened a cabinet when a two-liter bottle of 93
percent sulfuric acid drain-opener fell from the shelf, approximately 7 feet, to the floor of the
garage. The acid then spilled onto John Doe's head, neck, chest and arms, as well as Jane Doe's
nose, chest and arm.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs submitted a demand of $5 million. The defendants offered $1 million. The case was settled, after opening statements and jury selection, at $3.9 million.
Specials in Evidence
$100,000 $100,000
Injuries
John Doe suffered third, fourth and fifth degree acid burns to the head, face, neck arms and chest. Jane Doe suffered second and third degree burns to the nose, chest and arms.
Other Information
<M>A mediation was held before Alexander S. Polsky of JAMS.</M>
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390