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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Teresa Ramirez v. The Vons Companies, Inc.

Published: Jan. 7, 1995 | Result Date: Dec. 13, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: VC011650 –  $0

Judge

James M. Sutton Jr.

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Bernard M. Laufer


Defendant

Michael A. DiLando


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert M. Gromis
(medical)

Raisa Pichaj
(medical)

Facts

On January 19, 1993, Plaintiff Teresa Ramirez, a 31-year-old homemaker, slipped and fell on a pecan. Plaintiff was shopping at a Tianguis Market owned by Defendant The Vons Companies.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $3,500 with an indication of $5,000 and Plaintiff demanded $65,000.

Specials in Evidence

$5,775

Injuries

Fractured left elbow requiring closed reduction; neck and back strain and sprain requiring physical therapy.

Other Information

A prior arbitration by Robert S. Weinstein resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $65,000; trial de novo by Defendant.

Deliberation

25 minutes

Poll

11-1

Length

2 days


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