David Hone v. John K. Roberts
Published: Nov. 7, 1998 | Result Date: Sep. 4, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 97AS01985 Verdict – $76,780
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Oct. 3, 1996, during an argument, the defendant slammed a bedroom door which caught plaintiff's right index finger, causing serious injury. The plaintiff contended that defendant should not have slammed the door under the circumstances. The defendant contended that it was an accident and that plaintiff was equally at fault. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $75,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,257 $6,460 $___________ $51,000
Injuries
The plaintiff, a 35-year-old barber, suffered partial amputation of 1/3 of his right index finger.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and five months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
16 hours
Poll
12-0 (per defendant), 11-1 (per plaintiff)
Length
seven days
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