Hayes Park Laundry and LaSalle Properties v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.
Published: Jun. 10, 1995 | Result Date: May 18, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 956860 – $377,992
Judge
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Mark L. Mosley
(Mackenzie & Albritton LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jay Ciambrone
(technical)
John M. Hamilton
(Hamilton Law Offices)
(technical)
Douglas Gramm
(technical)
Defendant
Chris Carneghi
(technical)
Charles Stark
(technical)
Facts
On January 4, 1992, Defendant's water main failed and flooded a commercial laundry business. Plaintiffs Hayes Park Laundry (tenant) and LaSalle Properties (landlord) sued Defendant City and County of San Francisco.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made no offers and Plaintiffs demanded $1,500,000 which would include recoverable attorney and expert fees as well as pre-judgment interest.
Damages
The damages claimed included loss of business, damage to machinery and equipment, damage to and diminution in value to real property. Plaintiff asked the jury to award over $1,250,000 in compensatory damages.
Result
The jury awarded Hayes Park Laundry $320,681, but deducted $279,142 for insurance payments received by Plaintiff. Defendant city previously reimbursed the insurance companies. The jury further awarded LaSalle Properties $57,311, but deducted $57,311 for insurance payments received by Plaintiff.
Deliberation
24 hours
Poll
10-2 on special verdict
Length
21 days
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