Dailey v. Starbucks Coffee, et al.
Published: Aug. 30, 1997 | Result Date: Jul. 15, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC022965 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Christopher Granville-Matthews
Defendant
Larry D. Peterson
(Peterson Oliver & Poll)
Daniel R. Friedenthal
(Friedenthal, Heffernan & Brown LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Anthony G. Rodas
(medical)
Defendant
Takeo Yamamoto
(medical)
Mayer W. Schames
(medical)
Facts
On June 9, 1994, plaintiff Gus Dailey, a 45-year-old legal assistant, was sitting in defendant Starbucks Coffee Shop when a glass lamp shade fell on or near him. The plaintiff got glass in his eye, which was washed out by the paramedics. The plaintiff claimed the lamps were negligently installed by defendant Starman Electric. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on premises liability, negligence and product liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $300,000. Per the defendant Starbucks, the plaintiff made a settlement demand for $75,000 as to defendant Sturbacks; $30,000 as to defendant Starman Electric; and $70,000 as to defendant Architech Detail. The defendant Starbucks paid $10,000 in medical payment.
Specials in Evidence
$65,000 $135,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed temporomandibular joint disorder, trigeminal neuralgia sinus surgery, clavical surgery, headaches and four broken teeth.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and five months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
11 days
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