Dominick A. Ricci v. The Paul Revere Life Insurance Company
Published: Jun. 29, 1996 | Result Date: Apr. 5, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 941404H(AJB) – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Southern District of California
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert J. McKennon
(McKennon Law Group PC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Clinton E. Miller J.D.
(technical)
Charles K. Jablecki
(medical)
Kerry Weiner
(medical)
Defendant
Russell D. Yang
(medical)
Carl J. Orfuss
(medical)
Facts
On April 15, 1992, the plaintiff, a 46-year-old gastroenterologist, filed a claim with defendant insurance company for total disability resulting from back and leg pain. The plaintiff claimed that he was unable to perform gastroenterological procedures due to the pain. The defendant insurance company denied the claim. The plaintiff insured brought this action against the defendant insurance company based on insurance bad faith and breach of contract theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $550,000. The defendant made a settlement offer of $75,000.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $900,000 in damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered emotional distress as a result of the defendant's conduct.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on January 18, 1996, before the Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia. It did not resolve the matter.
Deliberation
8 hours
Poll
8-0
Length
11 days
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