Jocelyn Rochelle Harris v. Carsey-Werner Company/CBS Studio
Published: Oct. 31, 1998 | Result Date: May 7, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC020312 Verdict – $500
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Defendant
Theodore Vavoulis
(technical)
S. Andrew Schwartz M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Oct 12, 1995, plaintiff Jocelyn Rochelle Harris, age 35, was an extra on a sound stage at defendant CBS Studio, when she allegedly tripped and fell into a pothole. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and negligence theories of recovery. The defendant producer was dismissed on a motion for summary judgment.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $1 million. The defendant made an offer of $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$25,000 $250,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a fractured metatarsal of the left foot, soft tissue injuries to the neck and back, including derangement of the left knee and multiple level disc disease in spinal area.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years after the case was filed. The defendant purchased the workers' compensation lien of $40,000.
Deliberation
six hours
Poll
12-0
Length
six days
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