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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 18, 2001

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $400,000

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John P. Rapillo


Defendant

Michael D. Rohfeld


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert Ruper
(medical)

Facts

While the plaintiff was attending a trade-show party in France, he was struck in the eye by a piece of glass from a
broken bottle thrown at a nearby car.
The plaintiff contended that the defendant, while in the course and scope of his employment, threw a bottle
and, accidentally, it shattered in the plaintiffÆs eye.

Settlement Discussions

$400,000

Injuries

Lacerated iris, detached retina and destruction of the lens requiring a lens implant surgery.

Other Information

Troy Roe of Judicate West was of great assistance in bringing the parties together.


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