Mehran Shoshani v. California Fair Plan Association
Published: Apr. 8, 2000 | Result Date: Jan. 12, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC025776 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John McKay
(technical)
Defendant
Joseph Gildner
(technical)
Thomas F. Hall
(technical)
Facts
On Oct. 13, 1997, vandals allegedly entered plaintiffÆs home and chipped tiles in the bathroom and slashed flooring and appliances. Plaintiff was insured with the defendant against vandalism and malicious mischief. Plaintiff submitted a vandalism claim to defendant insurer, and defendant denied the claim.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $175,000 at the conclusion of the courtÆs mandatory settlement program, which defendant refused. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $60,000 which plaintiff refused.
Damages
Plaintiff claimed $60,000 in property damage.
Other Information
Plaintiff also made a claim for punitive damages and attorney fees. PlaintiffÆs punitive damages was dismissed before it reached the jury.
Deliberation
six hours
Poll
11-1
Length
eight days
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