Richard Watkins v. Mallard Holding Company LLC
Published: May 23, 2009 | Result Date: Jun. 10, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 1241839 Verdict – $30,000
Court
Santa Barbara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Marvin Pietruszka M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
James Berenson
(medical)
Facts
While at a Burger King, Richard Watkins bit into a sandwich. The sandwich contained a piece of metal, and the metal pierced the roof of Watkins' mouth. Watkins sued Mallard Holding Co. LLC, which operated as Burger King, and other defendants for product liability.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Mallard Holding admitted liability but contested the damages.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $750,000 and the defense offered $25,000.
Damages
Watkins requested $648,000.
Injuries
Watkins claimed myeloma and aggravation of a preexisting condition. Mallard Holding claimed that the plaintiff's injury was minor.
Result
The jury awarded Watkins $30,000.
Other Information
The plaintiff settled with other unnamed defendants for $37,500.
Poll
10-2
Length
seven days
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