Dwight Palmatier v. Disneyland Resort
Published: Sep. 13, 2008 | Result Date: Nov. 8, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 06CC11354 Verdict – Defense
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Dana M. Cole
(Cole & Loeterman)
Defendant
Richard E. McCain
(Law Offices of Richard E. McCain)
Facts
On Nov. 13, 2004, plaintiff Dwight Palmatier, 51, claimed that he and his wife were walking in the Disneyland Resort, when the plaintiff was struck by the Queen of Hearts character, who allegedly was running in the opposite direction.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that his right foot was embedded in the hoop skirt of the Queen of Hearts character. The plaintiff claimed he was dragged and injured his both knees.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant claimed that the incident never happened.
Result
Defense verdict; no negligence on behalf of the Queen of Hearts character.
Other Information
The case was bifurcated on liability issue alone. The damage phase of trial did not happen. FILING DATE: Nov. 6, 2006.
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
12-0 (defense)
Length
four days
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