Melody Cash v. Interstate Brands Corporation
Published: Feb. 22, 1997 | Result Date: Jun. 7, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC012523 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Kenneth A. Solomon
(technical)
Michael J. Keleman
(medical)
H. Ronald Fisk M.D., Ph.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Oct. 30, 1992, plaintiff Melody Cash, a 45-year-old assembly foreperson, entered defendant Interstate Brands Corporation's bakery thrift store. It had been raining all day. The plaintiff claimed that there were no warnings, no mats, and a large wet area by the entrance. The plaintiff also claimed she fell hard, exacerbating her pre-existing work-related injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $1 million. The defendant made an offer of $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$8,000 $100,000 $350,000 $80,000
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $500,000 in general damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged she suffered disc pathology in her cervical spine, causing headaches and neck pain radiating down both arms, carpal tunnel syndrome in her right wrist, and disc pathology in her lumbar spine, causing mid-back pain radiating into her lower extremities.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ____/___/19____ before _____________ (name) of _______________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ______________.
Deliberation
2½ hours
Poll
9-3
Length
3 days
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