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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Assault and Battery

Doug Poston v. Nightclub Industries, Inc.

Published: Mar. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Jan. 20, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CV527053 –  $12,000

Judge

Steven H. Rodda

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael S. Newcomer


Defendant

Michael H. Porrazzo


Experts

Plaintiff

Philip Clar
(medical)

Lou Ligouri
(technical)

Facts

On May 10, 1991, Plaintiff Doug Poston, a 26-year-old mechanic, was removed from Defendant's bar by their bouncer.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered $5,000 and Plaintiff demanded $50,000.

Specials in Evidence

$2,000 $300

Injuries

Laceration over left eye requiring sutures; bruises and contusions requiring emergent care: panic-attack disorder resulting in 2 suicide attempts and requiring ongoing psychotherapy. Plaintiff's wife Laurie claimed loss of consortium injuries.

Deliberation

1 day

Poll

9-3

Length

11 days


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