Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Product Liability
Underground Oil Switch
Confidential
Settlement – $240,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gerald E. Agnew Jr.
(Agnew & Brusavich)
Defendant
Facts
On May 9, 1990, Plaintiff, a 42-year-old cable splicer for Southern California Edison was working in an underground vault on an oil switch manufactured by Defendant. An explosion occurred.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contend there were no settlement discussions prior to this agreement.
Injuries
Second and third degree burns over 34% of his body requiring skin graft on the right knee and expensive burn treatment.
Other Information
Medical cost and current lost of earnings were a total of $125,000 paid by workers comp (lien wage).
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