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CONFIDENTIAL

Nov. 2, 1995

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death

Confidential

Settlement –  $550,000

Judge

Marvin D. Rowen

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Russell S. Kussman


Facts

In early 1993, Plaintiff, a 40-year-old office worker, was pregnant with her second child. She developed preeclampsia, which progressively worsened. It led to intra-abdominal bleeding and death on January 18, 1993. Plaintiff(s) were the decedent's first child and spouse.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $650,000 and Defendant offered $250,000.

Specials in Evidence

not disclosed $300,000 (capacity)

Injuries

Death of mother/spouse.


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