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Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Negligence

Joshua Barnhart, a minor v. City of San Diego

Published: Dec. 17, 2002 | Result Date: Nov. 4, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: GIC779344 Verdict –  $214,467

Judge

Jay M. Bloom

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Louis G. Arnell


Defendant

Maria C. Severson
(Aguirre & Severson LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Kenneth R. Bonatus
(technical)

Daniel D. Lozano
(medical)

Defendant

Bryan Bruns
(medical)

Ronald R. Doss
(technical)

Jack C. Fisher
(medical)

Facts

The 5-year-old plaintiff stepped into a hot coal disposal container at Qualcomm Stadium, in San
Diego. He sustained second and third degree burns to his foot and ankle.

Specials in Evidence

$71,489

Injuries

Second and third degree burns to foot and ankle.

Other Information

Responsibily was apportioned as follows: The father, 30%; The City of San Diego, 50%; Tony San Nicolas, 15% and Oscar Talaro, 5%.

Deliberation

10.5 hours

Length

seven days


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