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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 18, 1995

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Construction Accident
Wrongful Death

Confidential

Settlement –  $1,100,000

Judge

Jean E. Matusinka

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Milton Van Jones


Defendant

Ruth Segal

Douglas S. Knoll


Experts

Plaintiff

Jerry L. Hildreth
(technical)

Jerry L. Hildreth
(technical)

Raymond G. Schultz
(technical)

Allan Keith Miller
(technical)

Alan Keith K. Miller
(technical)

Defendant

Robert D. Johnson
(technical)

Theodore V. Hromadka II
(technical)

Facts

On January 7, 1993, a 36-year-old kitchen helper and laborer, lost control of his automobile in mud and debris on a public roadway, adjacent to an airport. His vehicle struck a light pole and burst into flames. His neck was broken on impact and he died instantly. Construction was underway on the adjacent property of Defendant city (department of airports) by Defendant general contractor. Plaintiffs were the decedent's widow, 2 minor children (from the decedent and Plaintiff widow), and 2 teenage children in Guatemala (from a prior relationship).

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiffs contend their initial demand was $2,000,000 and Defendant's initial offer was $345,000.

Specials in Evidence

$42,000 $332,000 to $370,000

Injuries

Death of husband/father.

Other Information

This case was filed December 30, 1993, one year, seven months and nineteen days prior to this result.


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