Terry Karr, Dawn Karr v. James Althoff, Agnes Althoff, Revocable Living Trust, as general partner of Prestige Investments dba Los Gatos Motor Inn
Published: May 17, 2005 | Result Date: Feb. 16, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 100CV793319 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Roger J. Brothers
(Brothers Smith LLP)
Wilma J. Gray
(McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Lawrence Miller M.D.
(medical)
Irene Bell-Keenan
(technical)
Defendant
Howard J. Friedman Ph.D.
(medical)
Dean Nickles
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Terry Karr, a 52-year-old pastor, claimed he tripped on an edge of the non-skid mat adhered to the bathtub at the Los Gatos Motor Inn. He fell backwards and injured his left shoulder, neck and back.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a demand of $2 million; the defendants' offer was $25,001.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed past lost wages in the amount of $155,530 and $317,927 in future loss of earnings. The plaintiff's wife sought $50,000 to $100,000 for loss of consortium.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered injuries to his left shoulder, neck and back. He had two shoulder surgeries. He continues to be treated for lumbar and cervical spine complaints and pain management. He claimed $124,096 in past medical expenses and $893,333 for future treatments.
Result
The jury found in favor of defendants.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
12-0
Length
12 days
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