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Torts
Malicious Prosecution
Emotional Distress

Philip Scheff v. Siona Kempton

Published: Oct. 31, 1998 | Result Date: Jul. 1, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC158187 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Sherill D. Luke

Court

L.A. Superior Central West


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David R. Cadwell


Defendant

Kathy K. Emanuel

Debra R. Brand


Facts

On Oct. 20, 1995, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested plaintiff Philip Scheff, a 50-year-old enrolled agent, after a telephone call by defendant Siona Kempton and after the LAPD found a shotgun in the unit the plaintiff occupied. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a malicious prosecution theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $______________. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $______________ .

Damages

The plaintiff sought $3,100 bail amount and $230,000 for emotional distress.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed emotional distress.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and 10 months after the case was filed. MEDIATION: A mediation held in January 1998 did not resolve the matter.

Deliberation

one day

Length

seven days


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