Sabino Hidalgo, Jr. v. Fagan Inc.
Published: Apr. 17, 1999 | Result Date: Nov. 18, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 96WM672 Verdict – $0
Facts
On March 22, 1995, plaintiff Sabino Hidalgo Jr., a 20-year-old manual laborer for defendant. The plaintiff's right arm was amputated at the elbow when it was caught while he was cleaning a screw conveyor. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $6 million, which was reduced to $4,995,000 on Nov. 9, 1998. The defendant made an offer of $198,650 on Oct. 26, 1998. The workers compensation lien of $107,000 was settled for $67,500.
Injuries
The plaintiff's right arm was amputated.
Other Information
A mediation was held before JAG resulting in no settlement.
Deliberation
three hours
Length
10 days
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