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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Slip and Fall
Subrogation

Industrial Indemnity Company v. Alfred and Saveria Haag, et al.

Published: May 6, 1995 | Result Date: Apr. 18, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: KC004429 –  $0

Judge

Haley J. Fromholz

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Thomas A. Goeltz


Defendant

Daniel L. Gardner


Experts

Defendant

Charles M. Glatstein
(medical)

Facts

On April 25, 1990, Plaintiff Shirley Tipping, a 24-year-old real estate appraiser who was 9 months pregnant, lost her footing and slid down a flight of stairs at Defendants Alfred and Saveria Haag's residence. Plaintiff was in the process of appraising the house because it was in escrow, pending sale. Industrial Indemnity Company paid Plaintiff $36,118 for the injuries she sustained while in the course and scope of her employment.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they made a 998 offer in the amount of $1 and Industrial Indemnity Company made a 998 demand in the amount of $26,000 for subrogation of Plaintiff's paid claim.

Specials in Evidence

$21,176 $14,942

Damages

$36,118 paid in Workers' compensation benefits.

Injuries

Neck and low back pain; unspecified disc bulge; numbness in the lower extremities; and headaches. Treatments and/or surgeries were not disclosed. The pregnancy went full term (9 months, 10 days), the delivery went well, and the baby remains healthy.

Other Information

This case was filed on March 25, 1991; four years prior to this result.

Deliberation

2 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

3 days


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