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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

Police v. Hwang, et al.

Published: Jun. 3, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 2, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 795940 Verdict –  $246,000

Judge

Mary Fingal Erickson

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Calvin C. Schneider III
(Schneider Law Offices)


Defendant

Nelson L. Cohen


Experts

Plaintiff

James G. Kent Ph.D.
(technical)

Stephen Hwang
(medical)

Jay William Preston
(technical)

Defendant

Kendall S. Wagner M.D.
(medical)

James McGrath
(technical)

Facts

While walking her dog, plaintiff noticed a yard sale at defendantÆs apartment complex. Upon leaving the
yard sale, plaintiff fell and fractured her left ankle.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $100,000 and the defendant offered $21,000.

Specials in Evidence

$26,379 $33,456 $20,000

Deliberation

five hours

Poll

12-0 (liability), 12-0 (damages)

Length

six days


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