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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 7, 1993

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Truck Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $1,400,000

Court

Pierce Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David A. Bufalini

John L. Messina


Defendant

F. Ross Burgess


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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