John Pope v. Rose A. Balistreri
Published: Jun. 15, 2013 | Result Date: Jan. 25, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-11-513561 Verdict – $52,192
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Tim A. Ledean
(medical)
Defendant
John O. Missirian
(medical)
Facts
John Pope, a window installer, was installing a window at a property owned by Rose Balisteri when he stepped on a balcony that subsequently collapsed, causing him to fall 15 feet. He suffered injuries as a result thereof and sued Balisteri for premises liability. Balisteri ultimately stipulated that there were five rotten cantilever beams, but otherwise denied knowledge of the dangerous condition.
Damages
Pope sought $15,202 in medical costs; $10,262 for missed work; and $1,511 for reimbursement of costs associated with treatment. The parties established a $250,000/$29,000 high/low agreement.
Injuries
Pope had a torn meniscus in his left knee and continued to suffer from chronic back and neck pain, as well as pain in his knee.
Result
The jury found that Balisteri negligently maintained the balcony and that Pope was not negligent. The jury awarded Pope $52,192 in damages, including $26,192 in special damages and $26,000 in pain and suffering.
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