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Settlement – $920,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On June 14, 1986, the plaintiff, a 4+-year-old girl, fell from a second story common area balcony while visiting her friend. The plaintiff fell onto a cement area at ground level. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $662,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $100,000.
Specials in Evidence
$13,000 $1,500
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged a closed head injury, a broken clavicle and residuals of epileptic seizures controlled by medication.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately two years and one month after the case was filed. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: A settlement conference was held on Jan. 24, 1997 before Judge Charvat resulting in the reported settlement.
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