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CONFIDENTIAL

Jan. 18, 2001

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

Confidential

Settlement –  $225,000

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marc J. Katzman
(Marc Katzman Law)

Matthew B.F. Biren
(Biren Law Group)


Defendant

Bruce C. Davis
(Law Offices of Irene A. Frazier)

Richard J. Ritchie


Experts

Plaintiff

Gene Bruno M.S., C.R.C., C.C.M., C.D.M.S.
(technical)

Hillel Sperling M.D.
(medical)

Robert S. Griswold CPM
(technical)

Daniel J. Wallace
(medical)

Mark S. Sanders Ph.D.
(technical)

Defendant

Edward L. Workman
(technical)

Kenneth A. Solomon
(technical)

Stewart L. Shanfield
(medical)

Philip J. Kellman
(technical)

Facts

On Sept. 17, 1999, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the plaintiff, age 52, fell while walking from a recreation center
used by both defendantÆs homeowner and condominium associations. The plaintiff was a first time visitor to
the complex, having attended a party earlier that evening.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $450,000. The defendant offered $150,000.

Specials in Evidence

$30,235 $46,135 (if total knee replacement requirement)

Injuries

Fractured left humerus and left femur, potential for knee replacement.


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