Confidential
Settlement – $1,400,000Court
Pierce Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Edward M. Stevens P.E.
(technical)
Peter B. Fisher
(technical)
Robert J. Cunitz
(technical)
Defendant
Bonnie Baker
(medical)
Heather H. Oesting
(medical)
Facts
On September 6, 1990, Plaintiff, a 4-year-old child, was a passenger in her mother's automobile. Visibility was low due to fog. The mother's vehicle collided with a truck after she ran a stop sign. Although the intersection had a flashing red light, it had not been turned on until four hours after the accident.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they demanded $4,900,000 and Defendant offered $600,000.
Specials in Evidence
$200,000 yes, unspecified $3,200,000
Injuries
Permanent T-2 paraplegia with full use of arms and hands, but no voluntary activity of lower extremities requiring extensive hospitalization and lifetime attendant care.
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