Orozco v. Vons
Published: Oct. 2, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 16, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC007054 – $50,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
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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