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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Trip and Fall

John Hannigan v. Boston Shaft Restaurant, et al.

Published: Nov. 11, 1995 | Result Date: Oct. 13, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 51127 –  $0

Judge

Lynn Compton

Court

Siskiyou Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James W. Johnson
(Labaton Sucharow LLP)


Defendant

Kenneth B. Arthofer


Facts

On December 5, 1993, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Plaintiff John Hannigan, a 69-year-old retiree had walked across Defendant Boston Shaft Restaurant's parking lot on foot when he tripped and fell over a vehicle berm. He fell on outstretched arms, resulting in injuries to his right arm, wrist, and elbow. The incident occurred while Defendant restaurant was closed.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends it offered $12,501 and Defendant demanded $300,000.

Specials in Evidence

$15,500 $6,000

Injuries

Fractures of the radius and ulna of the right wrist, nerve damage to his right elbow, and miscellaneous lacerations and contusions to the face and body. Treatments and/or surgeries, current and/or future as well as residuals, were not disclosed.

Other Information

This case was filed on September 28, 1994; one year and fifteen days prior to this result.

Deliberation

10 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

3 days


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