Shari Clay v. Gloria Neal
Published: Sep. 30, 2003 | Result Date: May 13, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC166682 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
James E. Siepler
(Law Offices of Craig A. Holtz)
Experts
Plaintiff
Namir Katkhouda
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 45-year-old medical assistant, was a tenant in an apartment complex owned by the defendant Gloria Neal. During her time at the apartment complex, the plaintiff and another tenant had a longstanding verbal disagreement with one another. One night, the verbal exchanges escalated and the plaintiff was stabbed eight times by the other tenant. The plaintiff sued the defendant and alleged causes of action for premises liability and negligence. The defendant denied the plaintiff's allegations and contended that she was not negligent in the management of the apartment complex.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $500,000 and subsequently reduced this to $225,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $15,000.
Specials in Evidence
$8,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained eight stab wounds to her neck, back and head. She went to the emergency room for treatment which included suturing.
Deliberation
one hour
Length
seven days
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