Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip/Trip and Fall
Pastor Alba v. Sizzler USA Restaurants Inc.
Published: Dec. 1, 2007 | Result Date: Nov. 16, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC346038 Verdict – Defense
Facts
Pastor Alba had just enjoyed a nice meal at a Sizzler restaurant, and was exiting the building when he fell. He filed suit against the restaurant.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff claimed that the exit door closed too quickly and strongly, causing it to slam shut and causing him to fall.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant claimed plaintiff's own negligence had caused his fall.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $35,000. The defendant offered $2,500.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained fractured ribs as a result of his fall. He also claimed emotional distress.
Result
The jury found for the defense. The defendant was awarded $1,866 in costs.
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