Cerda v. Phillips
Published: Dec. 28, 2004 | Result Date: Nov. 18, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 03CECG2272 Verdict – $313,174
Judge
Court
Fresno Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Kristina L. Hillman
(Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld)
Michael C. Rogers
(Rogers Smith APC)
Facts
The plaintiff, a mechanic, was driving through a picket line set up by the Northern California Carpenters Union. The plaintiff alleged that on June 17, 2003, he was defamed and personally attacked. The plaintiff claimed that he was punched by a field representative of the Carpenters Union on June 17, 2003 and this resulted in damages to his left ear.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $100,000. According to the defendant, the defendant offered $50,000. According to the plaintiff, the defendant offered $25,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,700 $1,500 $1,500 $6,700
Injuries
Partial loss of hearing in the left ear and emotional distress.
Result
$313,174 including $250,000 in punitive damages.
Deliberation
one day
Length
six days
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