Rogoz Construction Inc. v. Danzas AEI Ocean Services, Arcie Saldana
Published: Apr. 6, 2004 | Result Date: Oct. 3, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC033039 Verdict – $90,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Eli M. Kantor
(Eli M Kantor Law Offices)
Facts
The plaintiff entered into a written agreement with the defendant Danzas to transport the plaintiff's delivery truck from Arizona to Belgium. The defendant's office in Long Beach handled the shipment formalities. The plaintiff argued that the defendant shipper would not release the truck upon its arrival.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded release of the vehicle for the contract price (per the plaintiff's counsel); release of the vehicle for the contract price and compensation for loss of use (per defense counsel).
Damages
The plaintiff claimed damages for the loss of the value of the truck, loss of use, lost business opportunities, attorney fees and costs.
Result
The jury found against the defendant Danzas AEI on the breach of contract cause of action only and awarded it $90,000. The defendant Saldana received a defense verdict on all causes.
Other Information
The defendant Danzas AEI's motion for a new trial was denied.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
various
Length
five days
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