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CONFIDENTIAL

Jul. 23, 1994

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

Confidential

Settlement –  $45,000

Judge

Charles W. Stoll

Court

L.A. Superior Glendale


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marilyn H. Nelson
(Zukor & Nelson)


Defendant

Edward Wilson

Mark S. Gruskin


Experts

Plaintiff

Lawrence Dorr
(medical)

Defendant

Keith E. Liberman M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On May 16, 1993, Plaintiff, a 65-year-old real estate broker, tripped and fell on a 6-inch berm walking toward Defendants' restaurant. The corporate owner of the premises and the developer of the premises were named as Defendants.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $75,000 and Defendants offered $15,000. Defendants contend Plaintiff initially demanded $125,000.

Specials in Evidence

$2,600 $10,000

Injuries

Left radial head fracture requiring closed reduction; right elbow chip fracture; aggravation of preexisting hip condition requiring physical therapy and possible future surgery.


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