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Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Wrongful Death, Premises Liability

Bettina Mussumeli v. United States of America

Published: Apr. 25, 2009 | Result Date: Dec. 5, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 08-2895 Settlement –  $80,000

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven J. Brady
(Brady Law Group)


Defendant

Joann M. Swanson

Joseph P. Russoniello

Michael T. Pyle
(Office of the U.S. Attorney)


Facts

On June 7, 2006, an automatic door struck John Mussumeli as he entered the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He suffered a broken hip as a result. Later, he underwent surgery and died from the surgical procedures. His daughter, Bettina Mussumeli, sued the United States of America for negligence and wrongful death.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff asserted that the defendant's negligence caused Mussumeli's broken hip, which directly and proximately caused Mussumeli's death.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed that the defendant injured her father's hip and caused him to die.

Result

The parties reached a settlement amounting to $80,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: June 9, 2008.


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