Amir Javahery v. Mehdi Sahebe
Published: Mar. 26, 1998 | Result Date: Jan. 7, 1998 |Case number: LC032404 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On April 30, 1995, plaintiff Amir Javahery, a 42-year-old owner of a furniture upholstery business and restaurant, claimed that he fell and was injured because there was no rail on defendant's deck. The incident occurred in the backyard of defendant's home. Per the defendant, at the time of the incident there was a rail/fence around the pool deck and part way around each end of the pool. Along the back side of the pool, there was a 22-inch ledge with a railing which bisected the ledge, allowing only 14 inches between the pool and the fence. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $350,000, later reduced to $100,000. The defendant made an offer of $1,000 prior to trial.
Specials in Evidence
$6,300 $27,000 $2,000 per month $14,000
Damages
The plaintiff's undocumented medical expenses were alleged to be $6,000 plus $14,000 for future shoulder surgery, lost earnings of $27,000 and future loss of earnings in the amount of $2,000 per month. The plaintiff's attorney asked the jury for $125,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that he suffered a shoulder injury.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years after the case was filed.
Deliberation
50 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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