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    Jun. 11, 1994
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Product Liability
    Design Defects

    Confidential

    Settlement –  $130,000

    Judge

    William J. Birney

    Court

    L.A. Superior Norwalk


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Richard W. Raynor


    Defendant

    Deborah A. Walcroft

    Lawrence E. Lannon

    Joel T. Kornfeld


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Hyman Gross M.D.
    (medical)

    Kenneth A. Solomon
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Jack W. Ehlen
    (technical)

    Barry I. Ludwig M.D.
    (medical)

    John H. Holly
    (technical)

    Gary M. Hutter
    (technical)

    Jennifer L. Polhemus
    (technical)

    Gene Bruno M.S., C.R.C., C.C.M., C.D.M.S.
    (technical)

    Facts

    On October 12, 1992, Plaintiff, a 47-year-old installer of acoustic ceilings, was operating a rented electric sewer auger to clean a clogged drain pipe. The rotating cable-chucking screw hooked Plaintiff's glove and penetrated Plaintiff's forearm.

    Settlement Discussions

    Plaintiff contends he demanded $300,000 (at the MSC) and Defendants collectively offered $50,000.

    Specials in Evidence

    $10,000 $25,000

    Injuries

    T-shaped screw completely penetrated Plaintiff's right forearm requiring surgical removal; residual reduced grip strength in the dominant hand.


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