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CONFIDENTIAL

May 24, 1997

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Negligence
Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $50,000

Judge

R. William Schoettler Jr.

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brian R. Magaa


Defendant

Katherine Chew


Facts

The plaintiff, an aspiring movie producer/executive assistant, was crossing a street in the defendant city when she fell into an unguarded construction hole dug by a subcontractor working for the gas company. The plaintiff claimed she was distracted by nearby moving construction machinery. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability, negligence and dangerous condition of public property theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$12,000

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged she suffered two fractured ribs and a chip fracture of the tibia, resulting in a small scar. She also claimed she suffered emotional distress.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately _____ years and ______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on _____/_____/19_____ before _____________ (name) of ___________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ______________ .


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