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Settlement – $231,349Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Werner R. Meissner
(Meissner Law Firm PC)
Defendant
Todd A. Picker
(Vanderford & Ruiz, LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Lawrence Saks
(medical)
Lawrence Sacks
(medical)
M. Joel Scheinbaum
(medical)
Facts
On February 18, 1989, Plaintiff, a 64-year-old assistant manager at a shoe store, was assaulted and robbed while making a deposit in a night deposit box at Defendant bank. Plaintiff was in the course and scope of his employment at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $350,000 including Workers' comp lien and Defendant made no offer until just prior to the MSC, then $87,000 new money.
Specials in Evidence
$63,709 $90,000 unknown unknown
Injuries
Left orbital rim and lateral maxillary sinus fractures requiring reconstruction surgery and cosmetic surgery; loose left upper teeth requiring dental repair; contusions and ecchymosis of the face; emotional distress requiring therapy.
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