German Carmona v. Glen Anderson
Published: Nov. 25, 2006 | Result Date: Sep. 22, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GIN048596 Settlement – $300,000
Facts
Plaintiff was a day laborer hired to assist in the replacement of the roof on defendant's home. Plaintiff fell 15 to 20 feet from the roof landing on the ground.
Contentions
CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendant was liable at law for plaintiff's injuries as a result of his failure to maintain a policy of workers' compensation insurance.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded payment of defendant's $300,000 policy limits by C.C.P. Section 998 Offer. Defendant accepted plaintiff's statutory offer.
Specials in Evidence
$85,000; $7,500. $15,000;
Damages
Loss of consciousness, bilateral wrist fractures, bilateral hand fractures, cuts, scraps and bruises.
Result
Policy limits settlement of $300,000 for plaintiff.
Other Information
The roofing contractor hired by defendant proved to be uninsured (no worker's compensation or liability coverage).
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