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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

Orozco v. Vons

Published: Oct. 2, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 16, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC007054 –  $50,000

Judge

Florence Miller

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Vana Parker Margolese


Defendant

Gregory C. Pyfrom


Experts

Plaintiff

Clyde T. Arnold
(medical)

Defendant

H. Leon Brooks M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On August 20, 1989, Plaintiff Orozco, a 31-year-old woman who was nine months pregnant, was shopping at Defendant Vons Market when an employee tipped over a shopping cart, dropping a large juice can on Plaintiff's toe. Plaintiff was a 31-year-old teacher in Mexico at the time.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $40,000 and Defendant offered $18,000.

Specials in Evidence

$700

Injuries

Severe swelling and deformity to the fractured small toe requiring bare feet and disabling Plaintiff from standing or walking for several weeks during the post natal period. Plaintiff underwent some therapy.

Deliberation

2 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

3.5 days


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