Debra Craig, Richard Craig v. Sharp Healthcare dba Mary Birch Hospital for Women, Millar Elevator Service Company, Dover Elevator Systems, et al.
Published: Jul. 15, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 14, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 727146 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
John B. Little
(Callahan Little & Sullivan)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Roger A. Thrush Ph.D.
(technical)
Gerald Allen
(technical)
Christy Jackson
(medical)
Defendant
Edward L. Workman
(technical)
Norman Eichorn
(technical)
Jack C. Debes
(technical)
Jonathan A. Schleimer M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff claimed that after entering the elevator at the ground floor, the elevator went up several floors, a
malfunction occurred, causing the elevator to rise and descend rapidly several times and the jolt to a stop.
Plaintiff husband claimed for loss of consortium.
The plaintiff alleged general negligence and improper maintenance.
The defendant claimed the interruption in operation of elevator was a result of an unexpected, unforseeable
disconnect of a wire in the hoistway switch.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $75,000. The defendant offered $15,000.
Injuries
Debilitating headaches.
Result
Dover Elevator won summary judgment. Marriott Management was granted a nonsuit. Sharp Healthcare settled during trial for a waiver of costs.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
11-1
Length
seven days
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