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Settlement – $300,000Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Curtis Booraem
(medical)
Burt Brent
(medical)
Defendant
James R. High
(medical)
Facts
On Aug. 14, 1994, the plaintiff, a 36-year-old construction worker, was a guest in the defendant's home when he was attacked by the defendant's dog. The defendant's dog bit 70 percent of the plaintiff's right ear off. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on strict liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $300,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $165,000.
Specials in Evidence
$48,000 $25,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a bite to his ear requiring two ear construction surgeries and two more future surgeries.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and three months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/1996 before ______________ (name) of _____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ________________ .
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