Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Subrogation
Confidential
Settlement – $18,000Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On May 17, 1998, the plaintiff, a 35-year-old security guard, employed by the hotel, slipped and fell on a mound of soil of the hotel's driveway during a construction and restoration project.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $62,000. Defendant subcontractor offered $10,000.
Damages
The insurance paid plaintiff $62,000 in worker's compensation benefits, including medical and indemnity.
Other Information
<M>A four-hour mediation was held before Charles Peterson, resulting in the reported settlement. The subcontractor paid the total settlement with no contribution from the general contractor.</M>
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