Virginia Mardigian v. ITT Sheraton Corporation
Published: Nov. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Oct. 14, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC014373 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Allen Sturgeon
(Sturgeon & Wehbe LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Susan Sullivan
(medical)
Defendant
S. Andrew Schwartz M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On August 7, 1993, Plaintiff Virginia Mardigian, an 84-year-old homemaker, attended a wedding reception at Defendant Sheraton Universal Hotel. While walking through the lobby with the assistance of a cane, Plaintiff was allegedly struck by a luggage cart and knocked to the ground.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they offered $100,000 and Plaintiff demanded $500,000. Plaintiff contends they demanded $350,000 and Defendant offered $90,000 with indications of flexibility.
Specials in Evidence
$52,000 $70,000
Injuries
Universal hip replacement resulting in confinement to a walker.
Other Information
Specials in evidence were not introduced to the jury in this liability - only trial.
Deliberation
5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
4 days
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