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    Dec. 3, 2011
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury
    Common Carrier Law
    Elevator Accident

    Confidential

    Settlement –  $900,000

    Court

    L.A. Superior Central


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Douglas D. Shaffer
    (Dordick Law Corporation)

    Arthur P. Berg


    Defendant

    Maria A. Starn

    Corine Zygelman
    (Murchison & Cumming LLP)

    Guy R. Gruppie
    (Murchison & Cumming LLP)


    Facts

    Gregorio Oropeza was riding an escalator in a Metrorail Station when he fell and sliced a portion of his hand on a sharp part of a step. Abbygail Oropeza, a minor, witnessed the whole incident. Oropeza sued Roe for the injuries he suffered.

    Damages

    Oropeza sought $81,158 in medical damages.

    Injuries

    Oropeza's right index, middle, and ring fingers were nearly amputated. He also sustained multiple tendon and nerve lacerations. He underwent surgery, including a skin graft to repair the injuries. He also received scar revision surgery. Abbygail sued for emotional distress.

    Result

    Roe and the MTA jointly settled the matter for $838,220 for Oropeza and $61,780 for Abbygail.


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