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CONFIDENTIAL

Jan. 27, 1996

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligent Security

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

Marvin D. Rowen

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Judith Ann Gelfand


Defendant

Donna D. Melby
(Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Earle Robitaille
(technical)

Defendant

Robert Feliciano
(technical)

Facts

In January, 1992, the plaintiff, a 44-year-old resident apartment manager, lived at a controlled entry apartment complex owned by plaintiff's employer, defendant owner. On January 25, 1992, the plaintiff was raped in the underground garage of the apartment complex. The rapist was not found. The plaintiff brought the within action based on negligence and misrepresentation theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $450,000. The defendant offered $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$18,000 not claimed $_______ not claimed

Injuries

Bruises, contusions, back pain and emotional distress.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately three years and five months after the case was filed.


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