$248,000 settlement – child burns foot on hot coals

A child attending a birthday party was walking past the picnic area where food had been barbequed.  Unknown to him, there were hot coals on the ground covered by leaves.  He suffered 2nd degree burns to his foot which left some scars.  John Elliott Leighton obtained a $248,000 settlement for this young boy.

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