Facts

On Feb. 10, 2006, Annalise Oppelt held a party at her house. Around 100 people attended the party, including plaintiffs Barbara Ramos, Juan Ramos, and Lukas Vera. The plaintiffs alleged that Oppelt was intoxicated at the party. An altercation occurred and defendant Justin Johnson escalated the situation. Plaintiffs claimed that Johnson pulled out a knife and began stabbing people. The stabbings resulted in one death.

The plaintiffs filed suit, alleging wrongful death, survival action, negligence, and battery.

Specials in Evidence

Lukas Vera: $31,663 medical expenses against Johnson; $1 million for physical pain and mental suffering against Johnson

Damages

Lukas Vera: $1 million punitive damages against Johnson. Barbara Ramos: $14,803 funeral expenses against Johnson. $1 million loss of companionship against Johnson. $1 million punitive damages against Johnson. Juan Ramos: $1 million punitive damages against Johnson. $1 million loss of companionship against Johnson.

Result

A motion for summary judgment was granted in favor of defendants Keith Oppelt, Nicol Godfrey (homeowners), and Annalise Oppelt (party host), which resulted in the dismissal of all claims against them. The plaintiffs were awarded $7,046,466 against defendant Johnson.

Other Information

Defendant Johnson was an incarcerated pro per defendant.