Louise Richardson v. The May Co., etc. and Impo International, et al.
Published: Nov. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 17, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC85733 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven L. Mazza
(Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley LLP)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Marianne Inouye MBA
(technical)
Robert L. Wilson
(medical)
Allan Keith Miller
(technical)
Defendant
Fawzi Bayan
(technical)
Facts
In December of 1992, Plaintiff Louise Richardson, a 55-year-old registered nurse, slipped and fell while walking on a concrete sidewalk outside her daughter's apartment. She was wearing new shoes designed by Defendant Impo International and sold by Defendant The May Department Stores Company dba Robinson's May.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiff demanded $100,000.
Specials in Evidence
$28,000 $49,000 $10,000
Damages
Plaintiff requested the jury to award approximately $250,000.
Injuries
Shattered patella requiring open reduction internal fixation; shoulder rotator cuff tear requiring immobilization and home care.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
4 days
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