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Settlement – $15,000Judge
Court
Snohomish Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Eugene Silberberg
(technical)
Richard Semon
(medical)
Thomas C. Way
(technical)
Ronald W. Rogers
(medical)
Defendant
Irving Tobin
(medical)
David R. Knowles
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiff, age 42, while on the job and performing his duties as a fire marshall, walked down an exterior
stairway at the cityÆs fire administration building.
The plaintiff contended that while descending the stairs, he slipped and fell down the stairs because there was
no handrail. The stair did not have a handrail, in violation of Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code and
the State Building Code.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $400,000. The defendant made no offer.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained knee, ankle and back injuries.
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