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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Richard Velez v. K Mart

Published: Mar. 19, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 3, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EC000210 –  $0

Judge

Charles W. Stoll

Court

L.A. Superior Glendale


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Albert I. Kaufman


Defendant

Diane Goldman
(Law Office of Diane Goldman)


Facts

On May 8, 1989, Plaintiff Richard Velez, a 30-year-old unemployed carpenter, was shopping in a North Hollywood retail store operated by Defendant Kmart. Plaintiff alleged that he was pushing a shopping cart when he slipped on some clear liquid and fell to the floor, striking his right knee.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends their offer was $1,000 increased to $10,000 and Plaintiff demanded $35,000.

Specials in Evidence

not disclosed not claimed not disclosed

Injuries

Right knee injury requiring surgical removal of bone chips; exacerbation of right hand injuries requiring physical therapy; emotional distress.

Other Information

A January 7, 1993, arbitration by George Kingsley resulted in a decision in favor of Defendant; trial de novo by Plaintiff.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

9-3

Length

4 days


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