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    • Wade Dickinson v. Sardool Singh Samra dba Subway

    Sep. 9, 2003
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    Personal Injury
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    Chemical Burns

    Wade Dickinson v. Sardool Singh Samra dba Subway

    Published: Sep. 9, 2003 | Result Date: May 13, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 417115 Verdict –  $449,438

    Judge

    Quentin L. Kopp

    Court

    San Mateo Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    William L. Veen

    Christopher A. Viadro


    Defendant

    William E. Jemmott
    (Clasen, Raffalo & Rhoads)


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Margo Rich Ogus Ph.D.
    (technical)

    Anna Vertkin
    (medical)

    Charles E. Becker
    (medical)

    Kenneth C. Stuart
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Thomas H. Milby
    (technical)

    Michael Bender
    (medical)

    Facts

    Plaintiff Wade Dickinson purchased lunch at a Subway restaurant owned by defendant Sardool Singh Samra. The plaintiff was given a cup to fill with lemonade from a self-serve dispenser. Moments after drinking the lemonade, the plaintiff felt intense chest pain. He went to an emergency room, where he was diagnosed with severe burns to his esophagus and stomach.

    Injuries

    The plaintiff sustained gastroesophageal reflux disease, which would require a lifetime of medication. The plaintiff also has dietary restrictions and must sleep at an angle. The defendant contended that the plaintiff's condition had healed after six weeks.

    Deliberation

    three days

    Poll

    9-3 (liability and damages)

    Length

    three weeks


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