A case handled by YUSU Lawfirm. Identifying details have been anonymized.
Case at a Glance
- Matter: Indecent assault
- Client: Victim
- Stage: After the complaint
- Result: Settlement at about KRW 20 million (initial offer about KRW 3 million)
The Client's Situation
The client was the victim of indecent assault. The other side proposed a settlement first, offering about KRW 3 million. The client had been exchanging messages directly with the other side and could not judge whether the amount was fair or what else needed to be agreed.
Key Legal Issue
A settlement is not only about money. Whether to state that the victim does not wish the offender to be punished, how far that statement goes, what contact is allowed afterward and how the agreement is worded all affect what the victim can do later. These points needed to be set together before replying to the first figure.
What YUSU Lawfirm Did
Attorney Soobin You moved all contact to the lawyer, so the client no longer dealt with the other side directly. The negotiation covered the amount together with the scope of any no-punishment statement, contact and approach conditions, confidentiality, and the wording and payment terms of the agreement.
Result
The matter was settled at about KRW 20 million.
What This Case Shows
There is no set market rate for settlements. This result reflects the facts of this case and how the negotiation went, and the same charge does not mean the same outcome. Checking the evidence and the stage of the case before answering an offer is the safer approach.
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