Steve Munt v. Sizzler USA Restaurants Inc.
Published: Aug. 12, 2003 | Result Date: Sep. 25, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV798522 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert P. Hamilton
(ADR Services)
Experts
Plaintiff
Mary Kornei
(medical)
Defendant
Richard A. Jacobs
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Steve Munt ate a meal at defendant Sizzler restaurant in Mountain View. The meal consisted of two steaks with bacon and mushrooms. The plaintiff finished the first steak but ordered the second re-cooked because it did not look properly done. He took one bite of the second steak and left the restaurant. Twelve hours later, the plaintiff had severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. A few days later, he was admitted to the hospital for five days. Medical tests were negative for food-borne bacteria.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff sought $50,000 in damages. The defendant offered to settle the case for $5,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff complained of severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and dehydration.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
9-3
Length
four days
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