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Settlement – $55,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Basil Honikman
(technical)
Facts
On May 10, 1996, plaintiff, a 68-year-old grandmother, was a paid guest at defendant's ocean front hotel. The hotel had an outdoor cement walkway with a mild incline consisted of approximately 15 steps. Safety handrailings were in place when the steps were originally built in 1971. The steps had no handrailings on the date plaintiff was walking down the steps, lost her balance, and fell. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a demand for $18,000 and later made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $75,000. The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000 Unknown
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $30,000 in medical expenses. Future medical expenses unknown.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that she suffered injuries to her left knee, left hip, left hand, neck and low back and required a cervical laminectomy 18 months post-accident.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and three months after the case was filed.
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