John Banks v. City of Los Alamitos, Loren Paholski
Published: Mar. 8, 2005 | Result Date: Sep. 14, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SACV03958JVS Bench Decision – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven C. Price
(Marron Lawyers APC)
Defendant
Bruce D. Praet
(Ferguson, Praet & Sherman APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Donald Stevenson
(medical)
Defendant
Kevin J. Triggs
(medical)
George T. Williams
(technical)
Facts
In June 2002, plaintiff John Banks, age 62, worked as a private security guard for Warner Brothers Pictures during the filming of a movie at the Los Alamitos Joint Services Training Base. City of Los Alamitos police officer Loren Paholski, who was on duty, attempted to enter the airfield. The plaintiff refused to permit Paholski entry. Thereafter, the plaintiff claimed Paholski cranked his left arm behind his back, causing him serious and permanent injuries.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a demand of $150,000; defendants made no offer.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered a strained left shoulder and wrist, and emotional distress. Despite physical therapy, he claimed he continued to suffer restricted range of motion and pain in his shoulder. He claimed past medical specials of $86,000.
Result
After a bench trial, the court returned a judgment in favor of both defendants.
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