Daniel Vartanian v. Hawaii Theatre, Gale & Turnbull Inc., Waldon (Randy) Welty, Eric Bakkedahl
Published: Oct. 7, 2003 | Result Date: Jul. 23, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: KC039494 Verdict – $767,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jeffrey F. Gersh
(Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles LLP)
Defendant
Charles A. Mollis
(Mollis & Mollis)
Experts
Plaintiff
Paul Jacobson
(medical)
Malcolm Lesavoy M.D.
(medical)
Charles Maseredjian Jr.
(medical)
Jason Engal
(technical)
Defendant
Jonathan I. Macy M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff alleged that he was battered by the defendant, Eric Bakkedahl, a bouncer employed at the Hawaii Theatre, a gentleman's club in the City of Industry. The battery occurred while the plaintiff was a customer at the Hawaii Theatre. The defendants claimed that Bakkedahl acted in self-defense and that the plaintiff sustained his injuries when he slipped and fell. The plaintiff also alleged that the majority shareholder of the defendant Hawaii Theater, Gale & Turnbull Inc. and its alter ego, Waldon (Randy) Welty negligently trained, hired and supervised Bakkedahl. Judgment was entered against all of the defendants.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $150,000; the defendants offered $20,00 but withdrew any offer as of the date of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$27,016 $5,450
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a fractured orbital eye socket, broken nose, deviated septum and cracked teeth.
Other Information
The defendants' motion for new trial is pending as is the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
12-0 (liability)
Length
15 days
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