Scott v. County of Los Angeles
Published: May 31, 2001 | Result Date: Mar. 4, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC224402 Verdict – $42,684
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David R. Olan
(Olan Law Corp.)
Douglas C. Biggins
(Biggins Law Group)
Defendant
Henry P. Nelson
(Nelson & Fulton)
Experts
Plaintiff
Rick Rossi
(technical)
Facts
On Feb. 9, 1999, sewage backed-up into Pearline ScottÆs home. The plaintiff contended that the County of Los
Angeles failed to properly maintain its sewers, causing Pearline ScottÆs loss.
The defendant contended that Scott failed to install a back-flow valve and had no notice of a blockage in the
sewer.
Damages
Damage to floors and clean up expenses.
Other Information
<P>The defendant filed a motion for new trial. The plaintiff filed a motion for attorney fees.</P>
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
12-0
Length
four days
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