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CONFIDENTIAL

Oct. 27, 2002

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Sexual Assault
Negligence

Confidential

Settlement –  $645,000

Court

Case Not Filed


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Larry E. Cook

Stanley J. Casper
(Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook)


Facts

The minor plaintiff, a 14-year-old girl at the time of the incident, was sexually assaulted and raped several years
previously while visiting the defendant restaurant for the purpose of submitting a job application. The assailant
was a close family friend of the restaurant manager who permitted the assailant to remain on the premises after
hours, serve the minor victim alcohol, and to use the restaurant to have sex with the victim.

Settlement Discussions

A mediation was held in mid-August 2002 and the case was settled at $645,000 one week later.

Specials in Evidence

$75,000 (future therapy and academic counseling)

Injuries

Post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the rape.

Other Information

PLEASE PROVIDE US THE NAME OF THE DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY, PHONE NUMBER AND FAX NUMBER.


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