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Torts
Sexual Assault
Negligent Supervision

Confidential v. Cheng

Published: Oct. 10, 2009 | Result Date: Sep. 19, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: RIC457832 Settlement –  $55,000

Court

Riverside Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

S. Henslee Smith

Michael J. Menicucci


Defendant

Max C. Chiang


Facts

Defendant minor, 15, brought plaintiff, 7, into a home owned by his defendant's parents, defendants Kuo Cheng and Li Cheng, and allegedly exposed his genitalia to plaintiff. The plaintiff, through her guardian ad litem, her father, alleged defendant minor digitally penetrated and fondled her, and then threatened her so she would not tell anyone what happened.

The defendants were uninsured and denied the allegations.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $99,999.

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged sexual assault and emotional distress requiring 25 therapy sessions.

Result

The parties settled for $55,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 29, 2006.


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