Julie Chadwick v. Danny Robbins, Original Hollywood Diner, Inc., et al.
Published: Aug. 27, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 10, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC053767 – $200,294
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Mark D. Baute
(Baute, Crochetiere, Hartley & Velkei LLP)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Scott Lee
(technical)
Defendant
Stanley Block
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff Julie Chadwick formerly worked as a waitress at Danny's Hollywood Diner located at the corner of Sunset and LaBrea. On April 22 or 23, 1991, she sustained a wrist injury when she was 38 years of age.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends her demand was $50,000 and Defendant offered $5,000. Defendant contends that Plaintiff's demand was $300,000. The complaint sought $200,000.
Specials in Evidence
$8,000 (per Plaintiff) $3,500 (per Defendant) $115,294 unknown $50-100 monthly for life
Injuries
Sprained wrist requiring a brace and physical therapy.
Result
The jury found that there was no Workers' compensation coverage at the time of the injury; and therefore Plaintiff was constructively discharged.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
9-3 punitive damages, 12-0 liability
Length
6 days
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