Deborah Anzack-Porter, individually and as Guardian ad Litem for Betty Jo Porter and Jeffery Dean Porter, minors v. Vince Dorio; F/V Blue Falcon
Published: Aug. 20, 2005 | Result Date: Jun. 30, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC040718 Bench Decision – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Albert E. Peacock III
(Peacock Piper Tong & Voss LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Charles Jacobsen
(technical)
Defendant
John Sabella
(technical)
Gilbert Kliman
(medical)
Facts
The decedent, Jeffery Porter, died after falling overboard while working as a crewmember aboard the defendants'
Alaskan fishing boat in Bristol Bay, Ala. The incident was unwitnessed.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs' highest demand was $1 million; their lowest demand was $650,000. According to the defendant, its highest offer was $500,000. According to the plaintiffs, the defendant's highest offer was $50,000.
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed loss of financial support, loss of nurture damages and pre-death pain and suffering.
Injuries
Wrongful death.
Result
Nonsuit granted in favor of the defendant.
Length
1.5 days
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