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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Negligence
Ski Accident

Jeana Bell v. Gregory Spangler

Published: Nov. 2, 1996 | Result Date: Aug. 9, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: KC018411 –  $104,500

Judge

J. Gordon McNulty

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Lawrence S. Rubaum


Defendant

Ryan Knapp

Timothy A. DeWalt


Experts

Plaintiff

Gary E. Brazina
(medical)

Richard C. Penniman
(technical)

Defendant

Mason Hohl
(medical)

Facts

On January 1, 1994, plaintiff Jeana Bell, a 34-year-old model/actress, and the defendant, Gregory Spangler, were snow-skiing at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The defendant was traveling at an unsafe and excessive speed, out of control, and he unlawfully attempted to overtake/pass plaintiff while failing to yield to her the right-of-way which she had as the down-hill/down-slope skier. Defendant hit plaintiff from above and behind. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $89,999. The defendant made an offer of $25,001.

Specials in Evidence

$15,036 $7,800 $15,400

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/1996 before _____________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _____________ .

Deliberation

9 hours

Poll

12-0 (liability), 10-2 (damages)

Length

11 days


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