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CONFIDENTIAL

May 10, 2001

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Pedestrian
Government Liability

Confidential

Settlement –  $230,000

Judge

Vaughn R. Walker

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Edwin Train Caldwell

Peter Bumerts


Defendant

Patricia Benton


Facts

The plaintiff, age 67, was a pedestrian crossing the street when struck by United States Postal service truck
making a right hand turn. The plaintiff suffered severe comminuted fracture of his leg.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiffÆs initial demand was $350,000, reduced to $260,000 at mediation. The defendantÆs final mediation offer was $200,000.

Specials in Evidence

$77,143

Other Information

The case settled for $230,000 shortly after mediation session.


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