Confidential
Settlement – $776,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Frederick Allen
(technical)
Kearn Hinchman
(technical)
Defendant
Gary J. Fowler
(technical)
Gary J. Fowler
(technical)
Facts
On June 19, 1990 Plaintiff, a 35-year old carpenter, and two fellow workers were hired to cut a hole through the roof of Defendant battery factory so that the electrical contractor could install electric conduit (referred to as "bus bar'). As they worked there was an explosion.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $1,500,000 and Defendant offered $341,000.
Specials in Evidence
$325,000 $70,000 $60,000
Injuries
Burns over 40% of the body requiring extensive hospitalization, burn treatment, skin grafts, and future treatments; residual scanning of the right arm, hand, and back; future plastic surgery to correct grip loss and possible cosmetic surgery.
Other Information
The outcome of losses by the other two workers is unknown.
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