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    • Ethel Stuff v. KMart Corporation

    Mar. 22, 2001
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Premises Liability
    Slip and Fall

    Ethel Stuff v. KMart Corporation

    Published: Mar. 22, 2001 | Result Date: Jan. 18, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: EC028718 Verdict –  $131,292

    Judge

    Charles W. Stoll

    Court

    L.A. Superior Glendale


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Susan Najarian

    John L. Moriarity


    Defendant

    Diane Goldman
    (Law Office of Diane Goldman)

    Julie S. Gerard


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Russell J. Vergess
    (medical)

    Alex J. Balian MBA
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Phillip J. Kanter
    (medical)

    Carl Sheriff
    (technical)

    Facts

    The plaintiff, 80, slipped and fell on a translucent hanger in the lingerie department of Sunland KMart store.

    Settlement Discussions

    The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $49,999, increased to $90,000, then lowered to $41,500. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $25,000, increased to $42,000, then withdrew offer.

    Specials in Evidence

    $29,242

    Injuries

    The plaintiff suffered left femoral fracture which required open reduction internal fixation.

    Other Information

    PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE JUDGE

    Deliberation

    one day

    Poll

    9-3

    Length

    six days


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