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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 2, 1994

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Confidential

Settlement –  $135,000

Judge

William L. Peck

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stephen R. Paul


Defendant

Charles L. Googooian


Facts

On August 21, 1992, Plaintiff, a 72-year-old female retiree, slipped and fell after taking one step on the tile floor on the second floor of the cosmetic department of the Defendant department store.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends numerous unspecified offers and demands were exchanged.

Specials in Evidence

$16,000

Injuries

Fractured left hip requiring prosthetic hip replacement; no residuals.

Other Information

Settlement was reached with the assistance of Retired Judge Floyd Dodson. Trial had been scheduled to begin on February 22, 1994.


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