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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 6, 1993

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Construction Accident
Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $50,000

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brian D. Ghiglia


Defendant

Gilbert G. Ochoa


Facts

On October 28, 1991, Plaintiff, a 56-year-old construction laborer, was on Defendant's roof, completing a job which Defendant had started. When Plaintiff stepped on a piece of plywood that should have been nailed down (and was not), Plaintiff fell off the roof.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends that closest to the time of settlement, their demand was $100,000 and Defendant's offer was $30,000.

Specials in Evidence

$16,185 $28,000 (approximately)

Injuries

Tear to the right rotator cuff portion of the shoulder muscle requiring surgical repair, an arthrotomy.


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