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Settlement – $50,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Courtney Hunt
(technical)
Facts
On March 21, 1994, the plaintiff, a 69-year-old retired man, was traversing the stairwell to his apartment when he slipped. He grabbed the hand railing which gave way. The plaintiff slammed into the side of the building and sustained injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants, the owner and property manager, based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $60,000. The defendants made no initial settlement offers.
Specials in Evidence
$5,000 (approximate) $1,500
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that he sustained a fractured shoulder and soft tissue injuries as a result of the accident.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and one month after the case was filed. A mediation was held on February 16, 1996, before Judge Williams, retired, of J.A.M.S./Endispute resulting in the reported settlement.
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