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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 10, 2002

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
False Imprisonment
Racial Discrimination

Confidential

Settlement –  $13,500

Judge

Peter J. Meeka

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Ramon G. Barredo


Defendant

Karen D. Cox


Experts

Defendant

Jon Stokes
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff alleged that he was detained at one of the defendant's stores by loss-prevention
agents as a suspected shoplifter.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $200,000; the defendant offered $12,500.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy/false light, defamation, malicious prosecution, violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act by discrimination, violence by negligent hiring and supervision.


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