Personal Injury
Negligence
Food Poisoning
Confidential
Settlement – $5,000,000Court
Confidential
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Douglas D. Shaffer
(Dordick Law Corporation)
Defendant
Stephen E. Hyam
(Clark & Trevithick)
Robert A. Morgenstern
(Maranga Morgenstern)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 50-year-old female, consumed food that later was found to be contaminated. The plaintiff contended that she became ill after eating contaminated food. The defendant argued that the plaintiff contributed to her injuries by not being more aware of the type and amount of the food she was eating.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a global demand of $5.5 million; the defendant made a global offer of $4 million.
Injuries
Hospitalization for two months. The plaintiff alleged that she could lose a kidney in 25 years.
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