Jose Ruiz v. Hollywood Forever Inc., et al.
Published: Dec. 10, 2005 | Result Date: Oct. 7, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC306719 Verdict – $66,552
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Candice S. Klein
(Chang Klein LLP)
Defendant
Tina I. Mangarpan
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ana L. Nogales
(medical)
Defendant
Reginald Duran
(technical)
Lester M. Zackler M.D.
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Jose Francisco Ruiz filed suit against defendants Hollywood Forever Inc., et al. for breach of contract, negligence, contractual breach of good faith and fair dealing, negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The plaintiff alleged that although he specifically paid extra to witness the cremation of his brother, the defendants went forward with the cremation without his presence. The plaintiff further alleged that the defendants continually denied him the right to identify his brother's remains prior to cremation.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed emotional distress damages.
Result
$4,052 economic gross; $62,500 non-economic gross.
Deliberation
one day
Length
four days
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