Cathie Jetton v. All American Asphalt, County of Los Angeles
Published: Jun. 22, 2004 | Result Date: May 3, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC046107 Verdict – $200,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Hircham Siouty
(medical)
Richard Rounsavelle
(medical)
Facts
On Sep. 27, 2002, the plaintiff, Cathie Jetton, tripped and fell over a pile of soft asphalt while walking or jogging on the road in front of her home in Palos Verdes. The road was owned and operated by the defendant County of Los Angeles. The county hired the defendant All American Asphalt to do road repairs.
Specials in Evidence
$4,000 $17,000
Injuries
The plaintiff fell forward on her face, suffering multiple injuries, including a broken nose, a laceration through her lower lip causing permanent nerve damage to the lower lip, dental injuries, etc.
Result
$100,000 plus costs
Deliberation
one day
Poll
9-3
Length
eight days
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