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Maritime Law
Dangerous Condition
Slip and Fall

Faisal Ali Zain v. Vivian Tankships Corporation

Published: Oct. 1, 1994 | Result Date: Sep. 19, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 950968 –  $0

Judge

James L. Warren

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Neill Edward Hannon


Defendant

Wayne F. Emard


Experts

Plaintiff

Michael M. Bronshvag
(medical)

Defendant

Robert Pinder
(medical)

Arthur E. Lyons
(medical)

Calvin J. Bourke
(technical)

Facts

On September 26, 1991, Plaintiff Faisal Ali Zain, a 39-year-old steward's assistant, slipped and fell on stairs during the course and scope of his employment by Defendant Vivian Tankships Corporation.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends that they made no offers and Plaintiff demanded $80,000. Plaintiff contends they demanded $90,000.

Specials in Evidence

$10,500 $92,000 $500,000 none in evidence

Damages

$10,500 in past medicals (not in evidence); $92,000 in past loss of earnings (not in evidence).

Injuries

Herniation at C6-7 requiring possible future surgery; right shoulder impingement.

Deliberation

45 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

5 days


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