Gloria Badiyo v. Burger King Corporation
Published: Feb. 4, 2006 | Result Date: Oct. 28, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV437858 Verdict – $6,060
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Paula M. Shaw
(McDowell, Shaw & Garcia)
Experts
Plaintiff
Dennis Nakamura
(medical)
Bambi Menes
(medical)
Defendant
Gordon L. Levin M.D.
(medical)
Facts
Gloria Badiyo, 48, was at a Burger King in Redwood City when she allegedly slipped on some water on the floor. As a result, Badiyo fell and was injured. She sued Burger King Corp., claiming premises liability and negligence of one of its employees.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $48,378 and the defense offered $30,000 (both pretrial).
Specials in Evidence
$7,140 in hospital bills; $175 for chiropractic treatment; $825 for massage therapy The plaintiff asked for four months worth of lost wages.
Damages
The plaintiff requested $100,000 for pain and suffering. The plaintiff asked for four months worth of lost wages.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed she began suffering from chronic pain syndrome as a result of a lower back injury and sprain of the sacroiliac joint. The plaintiff received physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. She was also recommended for an epidural steroid injection.
Result
$6,060.
Other Information
At mediation, the plaintiff demanded $116,000.
Deliberation
90 minutes
Poll
9-3
Length
five days
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