Kathleen Dent v. 2001 E. Easter Ave., LLC
Published: Sep. 20, 2001 | Result Date: Feb. 15, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 99CV3672 – $0
Judge
Court
Arapahoe District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Kendra Gates
(medical)
Daniel Brugoni
(medical)
Facts
In October 1997, Kathleen Dent slipped and fell on ice in a parking lot of a building owned by the defendant. There had just been a snowstorm, and the plaintiff was on her way to an appointment with a chiropractor.
Settlement Discussions
There was a $60,000 final demand before trial and a $15,000 statutory offer of settlement.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged a fracture of the dominant right wrist requiring surgery, permanent impairment, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life. She claimed that she was unable to work in her position as an assembler and lost wages from the date of the accident to her retirement, approximately two years. The plaintiff's health insurance carrier paid $15,000 in medical bills.
Result
The jury found that there was a dangerous condition but not a failure to exercise reasonable care.
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