Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall
Confidential
Settlement – $165,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Experts
Plaintiff
Farshid F. Hekmat
(medical)
Defendant
Jacob E. Tauber M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Nov. 5, 1998, the plaintiff, age 56, slipped and fell on oil in the parking lot of her condominium. The oil was on defendant's parking space.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $250,000 (automobile policy limits). The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$42,000
Injuries
Right hip fracture, requiring open reduction and internal fixation.
Other Information
The case settled after defendant's motion for summary judgment and petition for writ of mandate on the grounds of assumption of risk were denied.
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