Mike Hero v. Brian Malone
Published: Jan. 11, 2005 | Result Date: Apr. 28, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC029396 Bench Decision – $110,838
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Mike Hero, 56, rented his house to Brian Malone, 42, as a roommate. Malone was left in the house over several months and failed to pay rent. He also stole Hero's personal property and allegedly destroyed what he did not take. Hero sued Malone for theft of his personal property and damage to his home. The defendant contended that he was constructively evicted due to threats by the plaintiff. He also contended that unknown third parties took the plaintiff's property and vandalized the house.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant offered $5,000.
Damages
$89,000 damage to personal property; $24,000 damage to the house; $11,000 rent.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered emotional distress due to the loss of irreplaceable family heirlooms.
Result
$110,838
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