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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
School Incident
Shooting

Glenn Browne, Jr., and Deon Browne v. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al.

Published: Sep. 21, 1996 | Result Date: Jan. 20, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC098843 –  $160,000

Judge

Ronald M. Sohigian

Ronald M. Sohigian

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Melanie E. Lomax

Melanie E. Lomax


Defendant

Conrad Kohrs

Conrad Kohrs

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams


Experts

Plaintiff

Jane Haven
(medical)

Michael S. Nunez
(technical)

Michael S. Nunez
(technical)

Jane Haven
(medical)

Facts

On Sept. 7, 1993, plaintiffs Deon and Glenn Browne Jr. were enrolling 14 and 15-year-old students in the defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. Plaintiff Glenn Brown Jr., was shot in the chest and critically injured. His brother, plaintiff Deon Browne, witnessed the shooting. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendants based on negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff Glenn Browne Jr. made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $350,000. Plaintiff Deon Browne demanded $125,000. The defendants made no settlement offers.

Specials in Evidence

$38,080

Injuries

Plaintiff Glenn Browne Jr. alleged he was shot in the chest and lost part of his left kidney and large intestines. Plaintiff Deon Browne witnessed the shooting and alleged he suffered emotional distress.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and eleven months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

1 week

Poll

10-2

Length

13 days


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