David Sutton v. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Published: May 10, 1997 | Result Date: Apr. 15, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 165443 – $0
Judge
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Kenneth Ziedman
(technical)
Howard L. Anderson
(technical)
Jarvis Michie
(technical)
Thomas G. Schultz
(technical)
Defendant
Erich S. Phillips
(technical)
Bernard Johnson
(technical)
Robert L. Smith
(technical)
Dan Mohn
(technical)
Facts
On Nov. 2, 1994, plaintiff David Sutton, a 40-year-old film car driver, was involved in a collision on the Golden Gate Bridge. The plaintiff claimed the accident occurred because of the absence of a median divider. The plaintiff brought this action against the Golden Gate Bridge District based on nuisance and dangerous condition of public property theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $2.8 million. The defendant made no settlement offer.
Specials in Evidence
$980,000 $55,000 $500,000 $250,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged she sustained burns over 25 percent of his body, requiring amputation of his right leg below the knee, amputation of four fingers on his right hand, and fractures of his left leg and foot..
Other Information
The decision was rendered approximately one year and six months after the case was filed. A mediation was held on Aug. 28, 1996 before Judge Thomas Konsgaard, retired of J.A.M.S./Endispute. It did not resolve the matter.
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