Confidential
Settlement – $1,000,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michelle Sherman
(Farmers Group)
Defendant
Farah S. Nicol
(Polsinelli PC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Lipinski
(technical)
Kenneth Foster
(technical)
David L. Bauer
(technical)
Defendant
Donn L. Marrin
(technical)
Mohammad Estiri
(technical)
Facts
In or about April 1985, Plaintiff owner's small shopping center sustained soil and water contamination. Plaintiff alleged causes of action for products liability, trespass, nuisance, negligence, equitable indemnification, and declaratory relief. The manufacturer and supplier of the dry cleaning machine as well as the dry cleaning store (tenant) proprietor were named as Defendants.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends that prior to settlement, Plaintiff demanded $1,800,000. Plaintiff further contends that Defendant dry cleaning store (tenant) proprietor offered $300,000 and Defendant manufacturer and supplier of the dry cleaning machine offered $400,000.
Damages
Cleanup costs, stigma damages, increased operating expenses, and attorneys' fees -- all valued at $2,500,000.
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