Jacqueline English v. The Vons Companies, Inc.
Published: Nov. 2, 1996 | Result Date: Sep. 12, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC018386 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jess J. Soria Jr.
(medical)
Defendant
Richard Tepperson
(medical)
Facts
On July 19, 1991, plaintiff Jacqueline English, a 29-year-old computer operator, claimed that while walking out of defendant Vons store, she slipped and fell on a liquid on the floor causing her to fall down on her buttocks and striking her head causing extensive injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $25,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$20,000 $5,000 unknown unknown
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed extensive soft tissue injuries to neck, entire back, right wrist and left ankle with residuals to her neck and back, requiring extensive physical therapy and three days in the hospital for manipulation under anesthesia.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and ______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ___/___/1996 before _____________ (name) of _____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _______________ .
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
9-3
Length
4 days
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