Gerardo Marucut v. Marina Plissak
Published: Jun. 7, 1997 | Result Date: Feb. 27, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 395164 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael J. Hanley
(Law Office of Michael J. Hanley)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jeffrey Schubiner
(medical)
Defendant
Norman F. Sokoloff
(medical)
Facts
On Feb. 1, 1995, plaintiff Gerardo Marucut, a 38-year-old mail carrier, slipped and fell at a duplex owned by defendant Marina Plissak in Millbrae. The plaintiff claimed he slipped on leaves while delivering mail to the duplex. The defendant owned the property but did not live there. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made an indication of $45,000. The defendant made a settlement offer of $1,000.
Specials in Evidence
$9,635 $5,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered a torn meniscus of his left knee, requiring surgery.
Other Information
EXPERT TESTIMONY: Defense counsel indicated that the plaintiff presented no live expert testimony.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
2 days
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