Leonard J. Bard, Dana M. Bard v. John E. Sweeney, et al.
Published: Mar. 21, 1998 | Result Date: Feb. 12, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 120090 Verdict – $699,395
Judge
Court
Butte Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Bradford L. Ogden
(technical)
Facts
On Jan. 1, 1995, plaintiffs Leonard and Dana Bard sold their business to defendant John E. Sweeney. The plaintiffs and defendants entered into an agreement whereby defendants would employ plaintiff for seven years. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made a settlement demand for $500,000. The defendants made an offer of compromise for $80,000.
Specials in Evidence
$700,000 $_________
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed $890,000 in damages.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year after the case was filed. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: A settlement conference was held on Nov. 20, 1997, before Judge Steven McNelis resulting in no settlement.
Deliberation
1½ days
Poll
______ (# PLS.)
Length
13 days
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