Melissa Gomez v. The Natoma Company Property Management Services, Alice R. Elkins, Hugh G. Holt and Irene M. Holt, individually and as Trustees of The 2004 Hugh G. Holt and Irene M. Holt Family Trust, Donna M. Exley, Arne K. Mason, Mavis Roe, Midori Sundquist, and Richard Sundquist
Published: Jul. 9, 2011 | Result Date: Jan. 10, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 200800016433 Verdict – Defense
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Kasiliwicz
(medical)
Albert R. Gutowsky
(technical)
William R. Neuman
(technical)
Lisa Thomas
(medical)
Defendant
Dirk Duffner
(technical)
Frederick F. Herman
(technical)
Facts
Melissa Gomez suffered a fall from her apartment building. She claimed that she fell down the stairs in her apartment due to a defective handrail, which caused her to lose balance and fall. She sued the owners of the apartment complex and their management company for negligence.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded a $74,999 settlement per CCP Section 998. Defendants countered with a $25,000 offer. Plaintiff was awarded $77,880 in an arbitration.
Damages
Plaintiff sought $200,000 in damages for past and future medical expenses, according to defendants.
Injuries
Plaintiff's injuries included a fracture and dislocation of her right foot.
Result
A verdict was rendered in favor of the defense.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
nine days
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