Patricia Cardenas, et al. v. Southern California Edison
Published: Jul. 15, 1995 | Result Date: Feb. 23, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: I65799 – $950,596
Judge
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert G. Liptar
(technical)
Frank Beall
(technical)
Defendant
Phillip L. Wheeler
(technical)
Robert Townsend
(technical)
Facts
On May 20, 1991, Jose Cardenas, a 24-year-old farm worker, was cultivating an alfalfa field near Blythe. His tractor contacted Defendant Southern California Edison's utility pole Number 59823. An overhead crossarm split, the 69 KV conductor went to the ground and contacted Mr. Cardenas, and Mr. Cardenas was killed. Plaintiffs were Patricia Cardenas, decedent's wife, and the couple's 2 minor sons.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiffs contend they demanded $2,000,000 (negotiable) and Defendant made no offers.
Specials in Evidence
$50,000 $425,000
Injuries
Death of husband/father.
Other Information
After the verdict was reached, a negotiated settlement in the amount of $700,000; the Court approved and judgment was entered on May 5, 1995.
Deliberation
3.5 hours
Poll
9-3
Length
15 days
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