Phillip Sharpe v. Mercedes-Benz of America
Published: Jan. 25, 1997 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RCV11307 – $0
Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On July 2, 1994, plaintiff Phillip Sharpe, a retired airline pilot, was driving a Mercedez-Benz 1987 SL, when his vehicle collided at high speed with the side of a flatbed trailer. The airbag in the plaintiff's vehicle failed to deploy in this underride accident. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant manufacturer, Mercedes Benz of America, based on product liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $2 million. The defendant made a settlement offer of $2,500.
Specials in Evidence
$270,000 $35,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he sustained severe disfiguring facia,l and head injuries.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and 10 months after the case was filed. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: A settlement conference was held before trial. It did not resolve the matter.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
12 days
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