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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Construction Accident
Slip and Fall

Christine Rangel v. Excel Paving Company

Published: Nov. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Oct. 24, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC086485 –  $143,237

Judge

Michael M. Berger

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark S. Glazer
( Glazer & Blinder)


Experts

Plaintiff

Mark Vogel
(medical)

Earl R. Snodgrass
(medical)

Jerry J. Dunham
(technical)

Defendant

Stephen M. Fields
(medical)

Kenneth A. Solomon
(technical)

Barton H. Wachs
(medical)

Facts

On August 6, 1992, Plaintiff, a 43-year-old unemployed female, slipped and fell while walking through a construction zone where Defendant had excavated the sidewalk.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $50,000 and Defendant offered $15,000; revoked prior to trial.

Specials in Evidence

$28,237

Injuries

Right knee meniscal tear requiring future arthroscopic surgery; impaired bladder resulting frequent urination requiring ongoing urological care.

Deliberation

3 days

Poll

10-2 liability, 9-3 damages

Length

8 days


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