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

Charlene Butler v. Sizzlers' Restaurants International Inc.

Published: Dec. 4, 1993 | Result Date: Nov. 2, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCV0341 –  $92,085

Judge

Larry D. Gaddis

Court

Placer Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Paul R. Zappettini


Defendant

Paul Periera


Experts

Plaintiff

Stephen K. Ofori
(medical)

Alan Jacobson
(medical)

Lisa Merritt
(medical)

David Eliot Altman
(medical)

Facts

On June 16, 1991, Plaintiff Charlene Butler, a 51-year-old retail store manager, slipped and fell near a salad bar area in a restaurant owned and operated by Defendant Sizzlers' Restaurants International, Inc.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contended she demanded $162,500 with an indication of less and Defendants offered nothing.

Specials in Evidence

$23,232 $14,308 $31,200

Injuries

Myofacial back, neck, leg, and arm injuries requiring physical therapy; bulging C3-6 discs requiring future surgery.

Deliberation

1.5 days

Poll

various

Length

4 days


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