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CONFIDENTIAL

Jun. 13, 1996

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $200,000

Judge

Steven O'Neil

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Abram C. Zukor
(Zukor & Nelson)


Defendant

Alexander M. Gelman


Facts

On July 8, 1994, the plaintiff, a 37-year-old ________ (occupation), was shopping at the defendant store when she slipped and fell in oil on the cement floor. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement for $400,000. The defendant made no initial settlement offers.

Specials in Evidence

$10,230 $200,000 to $300,000 unknown

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged that _____ (he/she) sustained a compression fracture at T11 requiring physical therapy.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately ______ years and ______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/9__ before _______________ (name) of ______________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _____________.


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