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Civil Rights
Assault and Battery
Negligent Security

Steve Martinez v. Sav-On Drugs, Inc.; Douglas Mushett; et al.

Published: May 6, 1995 | Result Date: Apr. 17, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: NC000147 –  $0

Judge

Cesar C. Sarmiento

Court

L.A. Superior Compton


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Benjamin P. Wasserman


Defendant

Patricia E. Wright


Experts

Defendant

R. Bruce Ramm
(technical)

Facts

On January 10, 1990, Plaintiff Steve Martinez, a 30-year-old lineman, was a customer in Defendant Sav-On Drugs located in North Long Beach. He was carrying a microwave near the front door. An altercation took place between Plaintiff and Defendant's security guard.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they offered $4,000 and Plaintiff made a 998 demand of $150,000.

Damages

Plaintiff sought punitive damages.

Injuries

Herniated disc. Specials in evidence were not introduced in this liability-only phase of the trial.

Deliberation

2.5 days

Poll

12-0

Length

3.5 weeks


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