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CONFIDENTIAL

May 17, 2001

Torts
Auto v. Pedestrian
Wrongful Death

Confidential

Settlement –  $525,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Thomas Patrick Beck


Facts

This claim arose out of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of the plaintiffsÆ
decedent, a 63-year-old professor of education. The plaintiffs are the surviving parents of the decedent, both of
whom are 90 years old.

Specials in Evidence

$10,967

Damages

$6,015

Other Information

<M>The case was settled at a mediation session before Robert T. Altman, retired. The plaintiffsÆ counsel made a motion for preferential trial setting, due to the age of the plaintiffs. At age 90, both plaintiffs have lived five years longer than the BAJI Life Expectancy Table. Judge Marvin Lager denied the motion.</M>


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