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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

Beam v. Wal Mart Stores, Inc.

Published: Jul. 24, 1999 | Result Date: Feb. 7, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CV44941 Verdict –  $0

Judge

William Polley

Court

Tuolumne Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Antonio Ruiz


Defendant

Daniel T. Mccloskey


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert L. Patch II
(medical)

John Souza
(medical)

Facts

On June 19, 1997, the plaintiff, a 68-year-old retired woman, was allegedly injured when she was struck by a customer of defendant's store operating a motorized handicap cart. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $1,500.

Specials in Evidence

$2,000

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a cervical strain, requiring chiropractic treatment.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately 11 months after the case was filed. The defendant requested a trial de novo.

Length

two days


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