Robert Porter v. Palma Vencenti
Published: Jul. 9, 2005 | Result Date: May 5, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC034003 Verdict – $2,095,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Burbank
Attorneys
Plaintiff
John E. Sweeney
(Sweeney Firm)
Portasha R. Moore
(The Moore Law Firm)
Defendant
Peter M. Wucetich
(Law Offices of Peter M. Wucetich)
James A. Murphy
(Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney)
Experts
Plaintiff
Nosh Madora
(technical)
Dick Keefer
(technical)
Defendant
Bob Nocevelli
(technical)
Richard Bizzak
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiff, Robert Porter, a Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant Palma Vencenti.
Settlement Discussions
The defense offered $675,000.
Injuries
Non-displaced fracture of fibula and compression blowout/lacerations of right thigh and calf. The plaintiff had to retire as a result of his injuries.
Result
The plaintiff's wife was awarded $100,000 for loss of consortium.
Other Information
The plaintiff's wife was awarded $100,000 for loss of consortium.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0 (for plaintiff)
Length
16 days
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