Confidential
Settlement – $700,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert W. Johnson CPA
(technical)
Facts
On October 15, 1989, Plaintiff, an 18-year-old apprentice machinist, attended a "skinhead' party. Two blocks away, Defendant grocery store (major chain) had hired and employed Latino gang-member box boys. All during the evening, skinheads went to the Defendant's store and were being confronted by the gang-affiliated employees. At midnight and in the parking lot of Defendant's store, Plaintiff was allegedly shot by one of the same gang-affiliated employees.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $2,500,000 and Defendant's offer was a confidential structure.
Specials in Evidence
$320,000 $1,200,000 $800,000 $150,000
Injuries
C5 quadriplegia requiring ongoing lifetime attendant care.
Result
Plaintiff will receive a lifetime special-needs trust, guaranteed for 20 years, with lump-sum payments every 5 years.
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