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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 4, 2001

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

Confidential

Arbitration –  $247,000

Judge

Irwin J. Nebron

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven V. Angarella
(Angarella Law)


Defendant

Anneke J. Stewart


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert Finley
(medical)

Thomas Gunzler
(technical)

Defendant

Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a tenant in an apartment building owned by the defendant, tripped and fell on a torn carpet at the
top of a flight of stairs inside the building. The plaintiff fell down the stairs and sustained injuries.

Settlement Discussions

Fractures to five ribs and a shoulder separation.

Specials in Evidence

$7,800 $50,000 $10,000

Injuries

Fractures to five ribs and a shoulder separation.

Result

A binding arbitration award in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $247,000.


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