Minnie Russell v. Continental Plaza Hotel, et al.
Published: Mar. 6, 1999 | Result Date: Dec. 17, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC031806 Verdict – $50,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On March 22, 1997, plaintiff Minnie Russell, a 92-year-old woman, slipped and fell on the highly-polished floor of defendant Continental Plaza Hotel's atrium. The plaintiff suffered injury to her right knee when she landed on it. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $125,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $50,000 which was accepted by plaintiff.
Specials in Evidence
$8,000 (paid by medicare)
Injuries
The plaintiff underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and suffers residual knee pain.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and one month after the case was filed.
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