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

Marion Bricker v. Westwood International, Inc., et al.

Published: May 21, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 28, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC061912 –  $0

Judge

Malcolm H. Mackey

Court

L.A. Superior Central West


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Craig D. Rackohn
(Burg & Brock)


Defendant

Paul G. Aylmer


Experts

Plaintiff

Ronald Gowey
(medical)

Facts

On June 10, 1992, Plaintiff Marion Bricker, a 70-year-old retiree, allegedly tripped and fell on a magazine strap in front of Defendant Westwood International, Inc.'s newsstand.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contended that they demanded $85,000 increased to $100,000 at trial; and Defendant offered $50,000.

Specials in Evidence

$2,608

Injuries

Fractured right elbow requiring immobilization; fractured left wrist requiring closed reduction, resulting in permanent disability.

Other Information

A prior arbitration by Gerry DeSimone resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $85,000; trial de novo by Defendant.

Deliberation

1.5 days

Poll

7-5

Length

4 days


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