Walter Lee v. Korean BBQ Surah Inc.
Published: Jul. 2, 2011 | Result Date: Apr. 6, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 30-2010-00367089-CU-PO-CJC Verdict – $4,169
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert T. Bergsten
(Hosp, Gilbert & Bergsten)
Experts
Plaintiff
Marc Rose
(medical)
Defendant
Richard Handwerger
(medical)
Facts
Walter Lee was eating at Korean BBQ Surah Inc. in Buena Park on May 29, 2009, when a waitress attempted to pull meat off a grill. The meat flew and oil struck Lee in his right eye.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Lee filed suit against Korean BBQ Surah, alleging negligence.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Korean BBQ Surah admitted liability, but disputed the cause of Lee's alleged vision problem, contending Lee's corneal tissue healed completely.
Damages
Lee sought $20,000 for damages to identify and correct his vision, as well as $230,000 in lost earnings and damages for pain and suffering.
Injuries
Lee sustained a corneal burn, and claimed to suffer permanent blurred vision.
Result
The jury awarded Lee $4,169 in damages.
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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