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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Patricia Cuellar v. Costco Wholesale Inc.

Published: Jul. 29, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 3, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: L009975 Verdict –  $0

Judge

David E. Power

Court

Solano Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gregory M. Haynes


Defendant

Huber Samuelson

Diane E. Baylor


Facts

The plaintiff Patricia Cuellar, claimed that she slipped and fell while shopping at Costco. The plaintiff sued Costco Wholesale Inc. The defendant contended that it met its standard of care and that it did not have actual or constructive notice of any alleged dangerous condition. The defendant also contended that the plaintiff's claimed injuries and damages did not result from the fall.

Settlement Discussions

The defendant prevailed at arbitration. The plaintiff rejected the arbitration award and a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $0 and waiver of costs.

Specials in Evidence

$12,000 $30,592 $28,532 $81,655

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed soft tissue injuries to her neck, back, buttocks and hand. She also claimed low back pain, and radiating pain to her left leg.

Other Information

The judgment for nonsuit was entered prior to empanelment of the jury.

Length

one day


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