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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 19, 2001

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Bar Altercation

Confidential

Settlement –  $500,000

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert A. Kahn
(Kahn Roven LLP)


Defendant

Anthony E. Shafton

William G. Baumgaertner


Experts

Plaintiff

Samuel I. Fink
(medical)

R. Bruce Ramm
(technical)

Defendant

Fred Del Marva
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff was a customer at the defendant bar. The plaintiff and defendant bouncer, a bar employee, became
involved in a verbal altercation resulting in defendant bouncer striking the plaintiff in the face.
The bouncer then took the plaintiff outside by the throat and a further altercation ensued. The bouncer claimed
that he fell on plaintiff with his knee in the plaintiffÆs abdominal area.

Specials in Evidence

$390,000 $13,500

Injuries

Lacerated pancreas and liver resulting in multiple surgeries and three months of hospitalization.


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