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Construction Law
Product Liability
Food Poisoning

Victoria Manos v. Mi Piace Italian Kitchen

Published: Feb. 24, 2004 | Result Date: Jul. 3, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC061611 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Ruth Essegian

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Raymond J. Feinberg


Defendant

Maria H. Skinner
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)


Experts

Defendant

Richard D. Meyer
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Victoria Manos, a 58-year-old homemaker, purchased a meal at defendant Mi Piace Italian Kitchen, a restaurant in Calabasas. Approximately five hours after eating a chicken and pasta dish at the restaurant, the plaintiff became extremely ill.

Settlement Discussions

According to the defendant: The plaintiff demanded $70,000.

Specials in Evidence

$13,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed that she retched so violently that she suffered an umbilical hernia that required surgery.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

12-0

Length

five days


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