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CONFIDENTIAL

Jun. 18, 1994

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Assault and Battery
Respondeat Superior

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

S. James Otero

Court

L.A. Superior Glendale


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Allan F. Grossman


Defendant

Frank K. Berfield
(Dentons US LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Bryan C. Conley
(technical)

Robert Nippel
(medical)

Facts

On August 2, 1990, Plaintiff, a 60-year-old machinist, entered Defendant's store to pick up his photos. Plaintiff and the store clerk got into an argument. The clerk came out from behind the counter and knocked Plaintiff down.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends that they demanded $200,000 and Defendant offered $100,000.

Specials in Evidence

$16,000 $120,000

Injuries

Multiple (3) left leg fractures requiring open reduction internal fixation.

Other Information

A prior arbitration by Andrew Shapiro resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $132,880; trial de novo by Defendant.


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