Riedeman v. Black Oak Restaurant
Published: Oct. 2, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 30, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 67869 – $16,178
Judge
Court
San Luis Obispo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
William H. Vena
(technical)
J. Marcus Lay
(medical)
Defendant
Robert Badke
(medical)
Facts
On March 24, 1989 Plaintiff Riedeman, a 52-year-old waitress, was a patron of Defendant Black Oak Restaurant in Vacaville California. A 10 lb. light fixture covering swung down from the ceiling and struck Plaintiff in the left shoulder, neck, and jaw.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made a 998 offer of $15,000; Defendant made a new offer of $20,000 at the mandatory settlement conference and Plaintiff demanded $150,000 decreased to $75,000; then $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$15,500 $30,000 $30-35,000
Injuries
Left shoulder, neck, and jaw subluxation requiring on going physical therapy. Chronic cervical and shoulder sprains and strains, loss of strength, and numbness in the left arm.
Deliberation
4 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
5 days
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