Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Trip and Fall
Confidential
Settlement – $215,000Facts
On Oct. 26, 1997, the plaintiff, a 35-year-old student, had just purchased food to go at the defendant's Cafe, and was walking to his car when he stepped on a plastic garbage can lid near the Cafe's entrance-exit. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $325,000, plus specials. The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$18,000 $24,414 $23,162
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately eight months after the case was filed. A mediation was held before R.A. Carrington, resulting in settlement.
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