Evangeline Baustmante v. Kim Palace Supermarket, dba, El Rancho Supermarket
Published: Jan. 24, 1998 | Result Date: Aug. 14, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 394359 Verdict – $738
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Leslie H. Kim
(medical)
Leonard Goldstein
(medical)
Defendant
Henry Diaz
(technical)
Facts
On Nov. 10, 1994, plaintiff Evangeline Baustmante, an accountant, was shopping at defendant Kim Palace Supermarket, dba El Rancho Supermarket. The plaintiff claimed she left the store and walked down a ramp while pushing a shopping cart when she slipped and fell, injuring herself. The plaintiff sought medical care at her HMO and then sought care from a chiropractor for her injuries. The plaintiff brought this action against derfendant based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $5,000. The defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$2,290 $14,249 $60,000 Estimated at $1,000 per year, indefinitely
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed to suffer injuries to her neck and back that were continual and required additional treatment.
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 or court) resulting in __________________.
Deliberation
two hours
Length
four days
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