Fay Simmons v. The Vons Companies, Inc.
Published: Jun. 14, 1997 | Result Date: Apr. 15, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC037715 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Ronald S. Whitaker
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Facts
On July 20, 1994, plaintiff Fay Simmons, a 53-year-old certified nursing assistant, was a customer in defendant Vons Companies' store in Santa Monica when she slipped and fell near a display of pre-packaged fruit salad. In the display, the fruit salad sat on a bed of crushed ice. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $22,500. The defendant made a settlment offer of $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
$13,118
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed she suffered a sprain/strain to her lower back, with a herniated disc at L4-5.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed. ARBITRATION: An arbitration was held on Aug. 29, 1996 before Robert Dickerson, resulting in a $22,500 award. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
4 1/2 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
4½ days
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