William Baumann v. Rim of the World USD
Published: Apr. 30, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 30, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 273215 – $0
Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Dennis G. Popka
(Orrock, Popka, Tucker & Dolen)
Experts
Plaintiff
Harry J. Krueper Jr.
(technical)
Defendant
Gary Wanke
(technical)
Facts
On December 20, 1991, Plaintiff, a 40-year-old disabled male, slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot of Defendant school premises. He was visiting the school to view his daughter's Christmas program at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made no offers and Plaintiff demanded $35,000 with an indication that less would be acceptable. Plaintiff contends their demand, at the settlement conference was $15,000 and Defendant made no offer.
Specials in Evidence
$25,000 $50,000
Injuries
Comminuted fracture of the leg requiring closed reduction and possible future hip and knee replacements; Plaintiff further developed an embolism.
Other Information
The parties agreed to gross damages of $75,000 if liability was found, which could be reduced proportionately by Plaintiff's conduct.
Deliberation
15 minutes
Poll
10-2 on the issue of dangerous condition
Length
5 days
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