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    • Teri Lester v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

    May 4, 2002
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Premises Liability
    Dangerous Condition

    Teri Lester v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

    Published: May 4, 2002 | Result Date: Mar. 20, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: LC053590 Verdict –  $0

    Judge

    Richard A. Adler

    Court

    L.A. Superior Van Nuys


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    David Hoffman
    (David Hoffman APC)


    Defendant

    Richard M. Koep

    Leo L. Ashley III
    (Weston & McElvain LLP)


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Jerry L. Pollak
    (technical)

    Jerome D. Vener
    (medical)

    Alfredo A. Sadun M.D.
    (medical)

    Mark S. Sanders Ph.D.
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Martin D. Levine
    (medical)

    Facts

    On Sept. 9, 1999, the plaintiff, a 68-year-old retiree, was shopping at CostcoÆs store located in
    Northridge. While there she went to the LadiesÆ restroom and bumped her head on a projecting
    towel dispenser.

    Settlement Discussions

    The plaintiff submitted a demand of $400,000. The defendant offered a waiver of costs.

    Specials in Evidence

    $8,000

    Injuries

    Loss of right peripheral vision.

    Deliberation

    4.5 hours

    Poll

    10-2 (negligence)

    Length

    10 days


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