Hamilton et al. v. City of Brawley et al.
Published: Jan. 17, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 24, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 84701 Verdict – $2,350,000
Judge
Court
Imperial Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Steven M. Walker
(Walker & Driskill)
Experts
Plaintiff
William H. Davidson
(medical)
Fred R. McFarlane
(technical)
Michael K. Nakada
(technical)
Defendant
Daniel P. Denenberg
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff, Orville Hamilton, was a 34-year-old police officer with the City of Brawley. Plaintiff had testified in another case that defendant officer, Andre Renaldo Simmons, had caused a traffic collision while on duty. After plaintiff's deposition in the underlying case, plaintiff alleged he was harassed by other police officers of the Brawley Police Department, including defendant Simmons. The plaintiff also alleged that on March 31, 1994, he was assaulted and battered by defendant Simmons while at a baton training class. The plaintiff brought this action against Simmons and the City of Brawley based on assault and battery, negligence, negligent supervision and lack of consent theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $____________. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $_____________ .
Specials in Evidence
plaintiff claimed $18,980.71; $57,994.73 (disability) $86,000 to $90,000 $650,000 to $750,000 $20,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed a meniscus tear to his right knee requiring xtensive medical treatment including surgery. Plaintiff also claimed complications from the surgery resulted in the development of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, a condition which ultimately led to plaintiff's disability retirement from the Brawley Police Department.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ______ years and ______ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration /mediation was held on ____/_____/19______ before _______________ (name) of _________________ (affiliation) resulting in ______________. Please describe any significant lega/procedural issues which help explain the outcome. Any interesting expert testimony?
Poll
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