Rose King v. Jesse & Ruth Gallegos, Fire Insurance Exchange
Published: Sep. 18, 1993 | Result Date: Jul. 6, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MCV808 – $0
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Richard E. Buck Jr.
(JAMS)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ibrahim Yashruti
(medical)
Oscar Paz-Altschul
(medical)
J.H. Dillehay
(medical)
Facts
In September of 1990, Plaintiff King, a legally blind 38-year-old homemaker, was a guest at Defendant Gallegos' residence when she was knocked to the ground by a runaway horse owned by the Defendants. Defendants were hosting a party at which one of their guests, without permission, rode the horse. The rider fell off during the ride, and the Plaintiff was injured on the horse's return to the corral.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend they made a 998 offer of $5,001 and Plaintiff demanded $35,000.
Specials in Evidence
$10,500 $10,500
Injuries
Abdominal, cervical, and lumbar strains and sprains requiring observation and ICU hospitalization.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
5 days
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