Confidential
Settlement – $2,856,680Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Marc J. Katzman
(Marc Katzman Law)
Matthew B.F. Biren
(Biren Law Group)
Defendant
Edith R. Matthai
(JAMS)
Facts
On April 30, 1997, the nine months old plaintiff put his hands on a wall furnace located in the hallway of the family's rental house.
Specials in Evidence
$40,000 Disputed
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained 1.5 percent burns to his palms bilaterally, with blistering; the burns were superficial to deep partial thickness. One year after the injury, the left hand required a surgical contractual release, with skin grafting. A further scar release may be required as the plaintiff matures. The plaintiff also sustained psychological injuries.
Other Information
The parties disputed whether the claims of future wage loss were speculative. The defendants contended that any loss of earnings capacity diminution was so speculative that it should not be admissible.
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