Slomann v. Schooner or Later
Published: Jul. 7, 2009 | Result Date: May 5, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC051312 Settlement – $45,001
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Stephen M. Ziemann
(Early Maslach & Hartsuyker)
Facts
Plaintiff Doris Slomann, age 78, went to defendant restaurant, Schooner or Later, with three friends for lunch. After signing in and waiting to be called, the plaintiff went to the reservation desk to check on when they would be seated, and tripped on an electrical extension cord connected to the PA system. Plaintiff fell and landed on her knee and hands.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the placement of the PA system and the electrical cord was hazardous. The defendant left the reception desk unattended inviting the guests to come around the desk and into the potentially hazardous area.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant offered $27,000 inclusive of MedPay limits of $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered fracture of the right knee cap, and multiple bruises and abrasions. Medical bills in excess of $6,000 were paid by the carrier.
Result
The case settled without mediation for $45,000, inclusive of the $5,000 MedPay limits.
Other Information
FILING DATE: May 20, 2008.
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