Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Shooting Accident
Parent Liability
Confidential
Settlement – $175,000Facts
On May 4 of 1994, Plaintiff, a 13-year-old male, was a visitor at the residence owned by Defendant parents. He was visiting his school friend, the son of Defendants. Defendants' son was showing Plaintiff his father's .22 caliber pistol when it accidentally fired, striking Plaintiff in his abdomen.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $250,000 and Defendants offered $175,000.
Specials in Evidence
$32,997
Injuries
Gunshot wound to the abdomen requiring laparotomy to remove bullet fragments and to repair the wound; residual scarring.
Other Information
This case settled prior to being filed.
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