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CONFIDENTIAL

Feb. 10, 2004

Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition
Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $250,000

Judge

Thomas F. Nuss

Court

L.A. Superior Long Beach


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Todd B. Krauss


Defendant

Timothy Joseph Stafford

Susan B. Jackson


Experts

Plaintiff

Charles E. Turnbow
(technical)

Facts

On Aug. 6, 2002, the plaintiff, age 33, fell approximately 20 feet off a second story balcony to the pavement due to the railing giving out. The incident happened at 3125 E. 7th St. in Long Beach.

Settlement Discussions

The case was settled at mediation at $250,000. What were the demands and offers prior to settlement being reached?

Specials in Evidence

in excess of $40,000 (according to the plaintiff) PLEASE PROVIDE INFO PLEASE PROVIDE INFO $10,000 (according to the plaintiff)

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered a fractured left ankle and wrist; a hairline fracture to the pelvis. There were also claims for a herniated disc as well as a torn medial and lateral meniscus which were alleged complications to the injuries directly suffered at the time of the incident.


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