Jerry Oldham v. Arbys Restaurant
Published: Mar. 22, 1997 | Result Date: Feb. 19, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SCV3997 – $0
Judge
Court
Placer Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert E. Henke
(Diederich & Associates)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
David M. Hickey
(technical)
William Stock
(technical)
Arthur Auerbach
(medical)
Defendant
Alan F. Moritz
(medical)
Robert G. Liptai
(technical)
Gary Selles
(technical)
Facts
On Oct. 4, 1993, plaintiff Jerry Oldham, a 47-year-old sprinkler installer, was eating at defendant Arby's Restaurant when he slipped and fell on the wet floor of the restaurant. The accident occurred during a rainstorm and the roof was leaking. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $ 151,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $25,000.
Specials in Evidence
$1,400 $75,000 $240,000 (per the plaintiff) or $430,000 (per the defendant) $30,000 to $35,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he suffered neck and back injuries.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately four years after the case was filed.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
7 days
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