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Settlement – $130,994Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David L. Roark
(Law Offices of David L. Roark)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John E. Stratton
(medical)
Defendant
Jerome Covin
(medical)
Facts
On June 7, 1991, Plaintiff, a 43-year-old Amway distributor, was standing in the back of a ski boat while reeling in a ski tow rope. Defendant, an acquaintance of Plaintiff's in a separate boat, drove over the ski rope while trying to splash water on Plaintiff. The ski rope became entangled around Plaintiff's leg, jerking her out of the boat.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends her initial demand was the policy limit of $300,000 reduced to $200,000 at the MSC; and Defendant initially offered $50,000 increased to $125,000.
Specials in Evidence
$9,000 not disclosed
Injuries
Fractured tibia, fibula, and ankle of the leg requiring closed reduction and a cast; severe skin abrasion requiring skin graft surgery; Plaintiff claimed residual inability to play sports as before the incident.
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