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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

05/06/09 Breaking News From The Greenwich Time: Judge freezes $10 million of Stamford chimpanzee owner's assets

Breaking News

Judge freezes $10 million of Stamford chimpanzee owner's assets

Photos of victim will not be released

The ruling by Judge Edward Karazin in state Superior Court in Stamford also sets aside the issue of publicly releasing photos of the victim, Charla Nash since they did not have to be submitted to the court at this time.

Nash's family has estimated total damages in the case around $50 million for her extensive medical treatment and the care of her 17-year-old daughter. The family also sought to prevent photos of Nash, 55, who lost her hands, nose and lips in the Feb. 16 attack, from being publicly released.

"I think it was in the best interest of our client at this time to reach an agreement," said Matthew Newman, an attorney for the Nash family. "It is just the first step in the process."

Sandra Herold, 70, agreed to the freeze, placing $4 million in real estate holdings, including her 241 Rock Rimmon Road home, and Stamford-based towing business.....

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