Thomas Flynn v. Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Published: Jun. 15, 2004 | Result Date: Mar. 8, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 02CC18053 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert L. Reisinger
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
John B. Dorsey
(medical)
Facts
In December 2001, plaintiff Thomas Flynn, a 48-year-old salesman, was shopping in a Petco store in Newport Beach. The plaintiff claimed that when he turned to walk down a store aisle, he tripped over boxes of dog food that had been left in the aisle and injured his right hand. The plaintiff sued defendant Petco Animal Supplies Inc., alleging premises liability.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a demand of $75,000. The defendant made an offer of $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$10,000 $50,000 $10,000 $15,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed to have suffered torn thumb and finger ligaments in his right hand and required reconstructive surgery on his thumb. He also claimed he would require fusion surgery on his thumb in the future.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
five days
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