Reba McDougall v. Bistro 201 Restaurant, et al.
Published: Mar. 25, 1995 | Result Date: Mar. 2, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 713170 – $0
Facts
On July 2, 1992, Plaintiff Reba McDougall, a 53-year-old paralegal student, fell in the bar of the Defendant Bistro 201 Restaurant in Irvine. This trial was bifurcated and tried on liability first.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends it made a 998 offer of $1,000 and Plaintiff demanded $400,000 reduced to $130,000 before trial.
Specials in Evidence
$45,000 (not introduced to the jury)
Injuries
Fractured left ankle requiring open reduction internal fixation; subsequent torn meniscus of the left knee requiring surgical repair.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
3 days
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