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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Adelina Martinez v. Oxnard Ranch Market

Published: Apr. 13, 2004 | Result Date: Dec. 10, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV21644 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Mark J. Litwak

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Richard L. Francis


Defendant

Dana K. Caudill


Experts

Plaintiff

Alex J. Balian MBA
(technical)

Richard Fox
(technical)

Augusto E. Focil Jr.
(Focil Law Firm) (medical)

Defendant

Steven J. Nagelberg M.D.
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Adelina Martinez was a customer at defendant Oxnard Ranch Market. While in the produce section, plaintiff slipped and fell.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $7,500. Defendant offered $4,250. A non-binding arbitration awarded plaintiff $4,250.

Injuries

Plaintiff had a possible wrist fracture and soft tissue injuries to her neck and back.

Deliberation

80 minutes

Poll

11-1

Length

four days


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