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Torts
Common Carrier
Negligence

Alan Hillman v. City and County of San Francisco

Published: Nov. 11, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 30, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 300772 Verdict –  $45,500

Judge

Douglas C. Munson

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Deborah F. Schweizer


Defendant

Evan H. Ackiron
(Office of the San Francisco District Attorney)


Experts

Plaintiff

Leslie Schofferman
(medical)

Defendant

Michael Berkin
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 62-year-old retiree, was a passenger on a city subway, injured when the subway was involved in a
collision. The defendants, the City and County of San Francisco, a municipal corporation, admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $65,000, with no further demands. The defendant offered $25,000.

Specials in Evidence

$6,500 $30,000

Damages

$100,000 (general damages)

Injuries

Damaged disc at L5-S1, soft tissue neck injury, two broken crowns and permanent disability.

Deliberation

three hours

Poll

12-0 (damages)

Length

five days


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