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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 11, 1993

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $245,000

Judge

George Xanthos

Court

L.A. Superior Pasadena


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert W. Mansell
(Mansell & Mansell APC)


Defendant

John M. Coleman
(Coleman & Associates Lawyers)


Facts

On April 1, 1991, Plaintiff, a 72-year-old retiree, slipped and fell on the steps of the Defendant bank's entrance.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends that one week before trial, she made a 998 demand of $200,000 (withdrawn) and Defendant offered $50,000; then the case settled at the time of trial.

Specials in Evidence

$45,000 uncertain

Injuries

L2 vertebral compression fracture requiring open reduction and installation of Harrington Rods.


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