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Settlement – $29,999Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
George E. Nowotny III
(Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP)
Facts
On Nov. 13, 1996, plaintiff, age 50, was dropped by an employee of defendant's nursing center from her wheelchair to the ground. The plaintiff alleged negligence and vicarious liability due to defendant's employee dropping plaintiff to the ground causing her to be 100 percent immobile. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on medical negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $______. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $_______.
Specials in Evidence
$10,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a fractured left femur.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately 10 months after the case was filed.
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