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CONFIDENTIAL

Jan. 7, 2003

Personal Injury
Product Liability
Shoes

Confidential

Settlement –  $79,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David R. Bilford


Defendant

Patrick J. Stark


Facts

The plaintiff, a 59-year-old female, was wearing sandals that had been manufactured by the defendant and purchased at the defendant store. While walking at her workplace, the sole of one of the sandals separated from the upper portion. She tripped and struck her head on a door-jamb.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $150,000. The defendant offered $40,000. The case settled for $79,000.

Specials in Evidence

$2,000

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a bruised face, soft-tissue injuries to her neck and back, headaches and anosmia (loss of smell and taste).


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