Emma L. Martinez v. Albertson's Inc.
Published: Oct. 3, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 97CV311 Verdict – $768
Facts
Plaintiff Emma Martinez was shopping in defendant Albertson Inc.'s store and was pushing a large cart of groceries. The plaintiff alleged that as she approached the dairy case, she stepped on an egg that was on the floor, fell forward and landed on the floor or on a counter. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and negligence. The defendant denied liability and claimed that the plaintiff was comparatively negligent. The defendant denied notice of a dangerous condition.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $77,500. The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$39,132 $6,000 - $15,000 (for knee surgery and TMJ treatment)
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged soft tissue spinal injuries, TMJ dysfunction, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, a closed head injury with cognitive deficits, soft tissue injury to the left ankle resulting in ankle instability and soft tissue injury to the knee with possible future surgery.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration /mediation was held on ____/____/19____ before _____________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation) resulting in ____________ .
Length
three days
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