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CONFIDENTIAL

May 27, 1995

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $285,000

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Albert Abkarian
(Abkarian & Associates, APC.)


Experts

Plaintiff

Stuart Baumgard
(medical)

Raymond G. Schultz
(technical)

John G Hayes
(Law Offices of John G Hayes) (medical)

Defendant

Frederic G. Nicola M.D.
(medical)

Stephen L.G. Rothman M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On June 12, 1992, Plaintiff, a 52-year-old comedian, slipped and fell in a supermarket. Plaintiff had a preexisting injury which dated back to 1989. An MRI taken 2 days prior to the slip and fall and the MRI taken after the slip and fall were identical.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $400,000 and Defendant offered $15,000.

Specials in Evidence

$205,000 (20 percent related to this accident) $100,000 none none

Injuries

Disc herniation at L4-5 requiring chiropractic care and a laminectomy.


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