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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Louise Merrill v. Arizona Charles's Hotel/Casino, et al.

Published: Feb. 1, 1997 | Result Date: Oct. 18, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: A342045 –  $25,304

Judge

Carl J. Christensen

Court

USDC Nevada


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mona Asberom

James Leonard Brown


Defendant

Douglas M. Cohen


Experts

Plaintiff

Fred Stoner
(medical)

Facts

On Jan. 25, 1993, plaintiff Louise Merrill, a 45-year-old mortgage loan consultant, was visiting defendant Arizona Charlie's Hotel and Casino, when she allegedly slipped and fell on a wet tile floor inside a restaurant located in the hotel and casino. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $45,000. The defendant made a settlement offer of $7,500.

Specials in Evidence

$10,355 $______________

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged she sustained a torn rotator cuff injury to her right shoulder.

Other Information

The verdict as reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

not applicable

Poll

not applicable

Length

2 days


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