Ursula Karven, et al. v. Tommy Lee, et al.
Published: Jun. 10, 2003 | Result Date: Apr. 17, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC070820 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David R. Lira
(Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack)
Thomas V. Girardi
(Girardi & Keese)
Defendant
James M. Baratta
(Grant, Genovese & Baratta LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Alison Osinski Ph.D.
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiffs instituted a wrongful death action against rocker Tommy Lee for the drowning of their 4-year-old son, Daniel, at a birthday party hosted by Lee at his Malibu residence. Daniel had been invited to a birthday party for Lee's 5-year-old son.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $1 million before trial; the defendant offered $250,000.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
12-0
Length
five days
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