$75,000.00 settlement for a slip and fall from a commuter airliner

Plaintiff's Medical Expert Witnesses: Howard Tung, M.D.

Defendant's Medical Expert Witnesses: Kenneth Nudelman, M.D.

Defendant Insurance: AIG Aviation Insurance Services

Date, Time and Place of Incident(s): June 24, 2000 at Palomar Airport, San Diego County

Facts and Background:  
Plaintiff tripped and fell from defendant?s commuter airplane. The stairs of defendant's plane had a handle protruding upwards into the walkway. As plaintiff proceeded down the stairs the stewardess distracted his attention by calling out to him. .

Plaintiff's Contentions, Allegations:
Plaintiff contended defendant's stairs constituted a dangerous condition and that the flight attendant was negligent in distracting plaintiff's attention.

Injuries and/or Damages: Plaintiff suffered injuries to his back. Plaintiff had disc bulges at L4/S, L5/S1.

Defense:
Defendant's stairway was not dangerous because there had been no prior accidents. Plaintiff's condition pre-existed.

Specials: Past medical: $16,330.00

Settlement Amounts: $75,000.00

Attorney for client: James B. Drimmer

Attorney for defendant: John R. Hanson, Worthe, Shaver & Hanson

Individual Defendants: $75,000.00 settlement for a slip and fall from a commuter airliner