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Settlement – $75,000Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Experts
Plaintiff
Catilino Viscarra
(medical)
Defendant
Michael F. Callaghan
(medical)
Facts
On May 26, 1991, Plaintiff, a 56-year-old medical secretary, tripped and fell in a hole in the parking lot adjacent to Defendant's store. Plaintiff, who had been disabled from arthritis, was parked in a handicapped spot and was walking around her car to get into the car when the accident occurred.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $72,000 and Defendants offered $35,000 and then $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$3,640 $8,455
Injuries
Spiral fracture of the left humerus requiring closed reduction and physical therapy.
Other Information
A prior arbitration by Charles Doskow resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $92,000; trial de novo by Defendant.
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