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    • CONFIDENTIAL

    Oct. 30, 1993
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Premises Liability
    Dangerous Condition

    Confidential

    Settlement –  $6,000,000

    Judge

    Phillip E. Cox

    Court

    Orange Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Christopher E. Russell
    (Russell & Lazarus APC)

    Christine D. Spagnoli
    (Greene, Broillet & Wheeler LLP)

    R. Browne Greene
    (Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP)


    Defendant

    James Fritz

    Henry J. Bogust

    Michael D. McEvoy
    (Murchison & Cumming LLP)


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Frederick E. Allen
    (technical)

    Bruce Achauer
    (medical)

    Truett Thompson
    (technical)

    Ervin Ruzies
    (medical)

    Paul Kayfetz
    (technical)

    Arnold D. Purisch M.D.
    (medical)

    Ervin Ruzics
    (medical)

    Lester M. Zackler M.D.
    (medical)

    Robert J. Cunitz
    (technical)

    Leonard N. Mattheson
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Reo Barkle
    (technical)

    Don Hurst
    (technical)

    T.C. Cheng
    (technical)

    Robert Spease
    (technical)

    Daniel M. Rovner
    (medical)

    Alan M. Wilson P.E.
    (technical)

    Don Marble
    (technical)

    Jeffrey A. Schaeffer Ph.D.
    (medical)

    Edward L. Workman
    (technical)

    Douglas Bennett
    (technical)

    John H. Holly
    (technical)

    Deborah Cresswell Ph.D.
    (medical)

    Ralph Dodge
    (technical)

    Allan M. Nahum
    (technical)

    Facts

    The Plaintiff, a 31-year-old painter, was painting the side of a building from the roof using a 12-foot aluminum pole, when the pole contacted a 12,000 volt overhead power line, causing severe injuries. The building was a new warehouse being constructed by Defendant separate partnership which was alledgedly affiliated with the Plaintiff's employer.

    Specials in Evidence

    $1,000,000 $500,000 $1,900,000

    Injuries

    Third degree thermal burn injuries to 60% of the plaintiff's body, including severe burns on thighs and legs, and resulting skin grafting and permanent disfigurement and scarring. In additon, the Plaintiff's genitals were completely destroyed, and his right arm was amputated. His left arm was severely disfigured and recently developed on osteo-myelitis infection in the bone. The Plaintiff also suffered some cognitive impairment from the electrial shock.

    Other Information

    (Workers Compensation Carrier) reimbursed $100,000 on $1,000,000 comp lien. Waived reimbursement on remaining comp lien, and guaranteed full payment of next $250,000 in future medical expenses, and 80% payment of next $200,000 in future medical expenses. Plaintiff waived disability payment.


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