Albert Elton v. Anheuser-Busch, et al.
Published: May 28, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 21, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 18459 – $25,000
Judge
Court
Inyo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Guy Stivers
(technical)
Scott Franklin
(technical)
Defendant
Alden Kelley
(technical)
Fred Hulting
(technical)
Mark R. Bagley
(Tolpin & Partners PC)
(technical)
Facts
On February 12, 1990, Defendant conducted a controlled burn which spread from their ranch on to Plaintiffs' property, damaging trees, fencing, and electrical equipment. Defendants stipulated that the fire originated from its property.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend their offer on February 24, 1994 was a 998 in the amount of $40,000 increased to $55,000 on March 30, 1994; and Plaintiffs demanded $85,000.
Damages
Plaintiffs claimed: 141 red willow trees with a value range of from $328,258 to $823,216; fencing and electrical equipment damage valued at $36,000; repair costs of $250,000; and diminished property value (unspecified value). Defendants claimed that actual and total property damages were approximately $10,000 with a maximum value of $110 per tree and no diminished real estate value.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
6 days
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