Nell Arnott v. Wendy's International Inc.
Published: Mar. 20, 2010 | Result Date: May 19, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RCV101237 Arbitration – Defense
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Harry F. Scolinos
(Scolinos Sheldon & Nevell)
Defendant
Cyndie M. Chang
(Duane Morris LLP)
Facts
Plaintiff Nell Arnott fell at a Wendy's restaurant in Upland. Arnott filed suit against Wendy's International Inc. (Wendy's) for negligence.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Arnott claimed that she tripped on defective molding where the carpet met the tile, for which Wendy's was liable.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Wendy's claimed that no theory of a hazardous condition or defect or failures to maintain a safe condition were established by Arnott.
Damages
According to Wendy's, Arnott claimed $8,600,000.
Injuries
Arnott claimed shoulder, back, and neck injuries, which required surgery and future medical treatment.
Result
The arbitration panel found in favor of Wendy's.
Other Information
ARBITRATORS: Michael Bell, Hon. Dennis Cole, retired, Donald Grant. FILING DATE: Feb. 6, 2007.
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