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Settlement – $90,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Mark D. Apelian
(Bryman & Apelian)
Defendant
Thomas B. Wait
(Wait & Hufnagel)
Facts
Plaintiff, a customer of defendant's grocery store was approached by defendant's employed parking lot attendant. The attendant insisted on carrying plaintiff's bag to her car. Upon arrival to plaintiff's car, the attendant grabbed plaintiff by her arm and attempted to force a kiss upon her. There were no witnesses to the altercation.
Specials in Evidence
$8,215 (psychological and psychiatric counseling)
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained minor soft tissue injuries to her neck and shoulder but claimed severe emotional distress as a result of the parking lot episode.
Other Information
<S>A mandatory settlement conference was held before Judge Kurt J. Lewin, resulting in the reported settlement.</S>
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