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    • Myers v. IDEAS, Inc.

    Apr. 8, 2000
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Premises Liability
    Negligence

    Myers v. IDEAS, Inc.

    Published: Apr. 8, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 9, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 787458 Verdict –  $219,000

    Judge

    Randell L. Wilkinson

    Court

    Orange Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Andrew L. Ellis
    (Ellis Law Corp.)


    Defendant

    Richard Stoll


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Jon Madaloni
    (technical)

    Jon B. Greenfield M.D.
    (medical)

    Gene Bruno M.S., C.R.C., C.C.M., C.D.M.S.
    (technical)

    Peter D. Wrobel CPA
    (technical)

    Peter Petrouski
    (technical)

    Defendant

    Theodore Vavoulis
    (technical)

    Facts

    Plaintiff a 50-year-old exhibit booth installer, was working on a booth built and designed by defendant IDEAS Inc. The booth was operated by defendant Scientific Atlanta Inc. Plaintiff was performing work at the top of a booth.
    When plaintiff descended, he stepped on a rib that was previously cut by defendant IDEAS Inc.

    Settlement Discussions

    The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $1 million. The defendant offered nothing.

    Specials in Evidence

    $7,027 less than $50,000 $600,000 (approx) $50,000 (approx)

    Injuries

    5 mm bulge at L4-5 with radiculopathy, shooting pains in legs.

    Deliberation

    two hours

    Poll

    12-0

    Length

    14 days


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