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CONFIDENTIAL

Aug. 31, 2004

Personal Injury
Sexual Assault
Negligent Hiring and Supervision

Confidential

Settlement –  $1,850,000

Judge

Helen I. Bendix

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David M. Ring M.D.
(Taylor & Ring)


Experts

Plaintiff

Rochelle F. Hanson
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 15-year-old boy, was falsely imprisoned and sexually assaulted by defendant bus company's bus driver while riding a bus in June 2001. The plaintiff surreptitiously captured the audio portion of the assault on his camcorder. The bus driver was ultimately convicted of the crime and sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Settlement Discussions

The case settled at mediation session before Michael Moorhead for $1,850,000.

Specials in Evidence

$10,000 (therapy)

Injuries

Post-traumatic stress disorder and severe emotional distress.

Other Information

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