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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Recreation Accident
Dangerous Condition

Jessica Baas v. La Jolla Ice Capades Chalet

Published: Jul. 29, 1995 | Result Date: May 10, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: N59992 –  $159,545

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Andrew S. Albert


Defendant

Eugene P. Kenny
(Grimm, Vranjes & Greer LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Craig Pearson
(medical)

Steve Bernheim
(technical)

Facts

On October 25, 1992, Plaintiff Jessica Baas, a 14-year-old student, accompanied a church youth group to Defendant La Jolla Ice Capades Chalet, an ice rink, to play broom ball. Defendant supplied brooms, balls, and helmets to participants. Plaintiff was struck in the mouth by a broom stick and sustained injury.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends she made a 998 demand of $75,000 and Defendant made a 998 offer of $40,000.

Specials in Evidence

$21,000 $88,545

Injuries

Loss or damage to 9 teeth requiring dental implants and restorative dental treatment.

Other Information

This case was filed on June 1, 1993; one year, eleven months, and nine days prior to this result.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

10-2 in favor of Plaintiff and 12-0 in favor of Cross-defendants

Length

5 days


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