Roslind Robertson v. Rodeway Inn
Published: Feb. 22, 2001 | Result Date: Nov. 21, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC036466 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
David M. Phillips
(Mavredakis, Cranert & Crawford)
Experts
Plaintiff
W.F. Schultheis
(technical)
Naresh Singh
(medical)
Defendant
Richard Lubman
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 36-year-old customer service representative, was a motel guest at defendantÆs motel. The wall
heater was turned on and moments later, began smoking. The plaintiff alleged that she inhaled smoke as she
attempted to turn off the unit.
The plaintiff was taken to a local emergency room and then returned to Las Vegas to her home. The plaintiff
received treatment with a pulmonologist in Las Vegas.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $25,000, while the defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $5,001, which it raised to $7,000 prior to trial.
Specials in Evidence
$3,200 $6,500
Injuries
The plaintiff allegedly sustained chemically induced asthma, including shortness of breath, coughing and burning in her chest. The plaintiff maintained that she needed periodic breathing treatments and inhalers.
Deliberation
4.5 hours
Poll
12-0 (causation)
Length
2.5 days
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