Esther Zano v. Volvo, et al.
Published: Jun. 6, 1998 | Result Date: Apr. 10, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC040321 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Leonard LaCaze Jr.
(technical)
Harold Lancer
(medical)
Defendant
Bengt Schultz
(technical)
Facts
On Jan. 21, 1995, the plaintiff, Esther Zano, a 52-year-old fashion designer, was operating a 1990 Volvo 240, eastbound on Santa Monica Boulevard. The plaintiff rear-ended a 1994 Oldsmobile and the air bag in the Volvo deployed. The plaintiff brought this action against defendant Volvo based on a product liability theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $350,000. The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$20,000 $100,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained bruising and discoloration to her face.
Other Information
The plaintiff was uninsured and, therefore, a motion was made pursuant to California Civil Code º3333.4 (Proposition 213) that plaintiff not recover any non-economic damages, which would include pain and suffering and disfigurement. That motion was granted.
Deliberation
1½ days
Poll
9-3
Length
6 days
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