James Ortner v. Marilyn Pierson
Published: May 31, 1997 | Result Date: Dec. 11, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: C9502699 Verdict – $0
Facts
Plaintiff James Ortner, a 65-year-old self-employed accountant, slipped and fell on ice on the sidewalk in front of his office. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $350,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $100,000.
Specials in Evidence
$81,918 $87,800 $50,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged he suffered a spinal fracture of the left distal femur, requiring open reduction and internal fixation surgery and resulting in a one-inch shrinkage of his left leg.
Other Information
The verdict/settlement award 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 ______________. EXPERT TESTIMONY: (If interesting) ANY COMMENTS ON THE JUDGE/ARBITRATION/MEDIATOR??
Deliberation
5 days
Poll
10-2
Length
5 days
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