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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 12, 1998

Real Property
Landlord and Tenant
Wrongful Eviction

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James J. Preis

Jack L. Schwartz


Defendant

Marc S. Shapiro
(Hanger, Steinberg, Shapiro & Ash)


Facts

Plaintiff, a 69-year-old disabled person, had been a tenant in defendant's building for 5+ years. On Aug. 8, 1996, plaintiff was evicted by defendant for alleged lease violations. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on wrongful eviction, forcible detainer, conversion and emotional distress theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000.

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $_______________ in damages.

Other Information

The settlement was reached approximately one year and 10 months after the case was filed.


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