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Settlement – $130,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Paul S. Passovoy
(Law Offices of Paul S. Passovoy)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard E. Mills
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 69-year-old woman, was a customer at the Independence Square Mall in Canoga Park.
She tripped and fell on a walkway within the mall due to a large rectangular cement vault cover which was
owned and maintained by Southern California Gas Company.
The cover had been placed in the middle of the sidewalk, creating a dangerous condition
in the form of a "rise" and uneven walking surface.
Settlement Discussions
None prior to mediation. The settlement of $130,000 was reached at a second mediation session with Alfred Lakritz. The settlement was made up of a 50 percent contribution from the property owner and 50 percent contribution from Southern California Gas Company.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a left hip fracture, requiring a five day stay in a hospital for hip surgery.
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