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Torts
Civil Rights
Sexual Battery

Darlene Bradford v. James Quan

Published: Jul. 1, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 27, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: NEC059723 Verdict –  $225,600

Judge

Robert A. Dukes

Court

L.A. Superior Pomona


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Eugene Osko

Rocky Lee Crabb


Defendant

Sherwin C. Edelberg

Claire N. Espina
(Espina Lawyers APLC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Sara Jasper Epstein
(medical)

Divy Kikani
(medical)

Defendant

Victoria Wong
(Office of the City Attorney) (technical)

Facts

Plaintiff, a 17-year-old high school student, worked for the defendant, an apartment building owner, by cleaning and painting apartments. In April 1988, the defendant, age 37 and married, purchased alcohol for plaintiff and took her to a vacant apartment where they engaged in sexual relations.

Injuries

Physical injury from the sexual batter, rape and long term post-traumatic disorder.

Deliberation

seven hours

Length

10 days


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