James R. Watson v. National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America, et al.
Published: May 20, 1995 | Result Date: Feb. 10, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: N56133 – $1,632,310
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
J. Pearce Cashman
(technical)
Defendant
Stephen D. Roach
(technical)
Robert R. Johnson
(technical)
Cary P. Mack
(technical)
Facts
In 1991, Defendant National Council of Young Men's Christian Association allegedly promised to sell an uncontaminated parcel of land (formerly a gasoline station) to Plaintiff James R. Watson. The property was contaminated. The named Defendants were the National Council of YMCA, International Technology Corporation, Exxon Corporation, Chevron U.S.A., Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $880,000 and Defendants offered $100,000.
Damages
Plaintiff claimed unspecified damages for depreciating value of the land; economic loss; loss of profitable sale; and rental losses.
Other Information
Although this verdict was delivered by the jury on September 11, 1994, judgment was not entered until February 10, 1995. Exxon Corporation and Chevron USA, Inc., settled and were not involved in the trial or verdict.
Deliberation
5 days
Poll
10-2, 11-1
Length
30 days
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