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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Negligence
Hazardous Activity

Glen Burnett v. Baker Performance Chemical, Inc.

Published: Jul. 6, 1996 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 101741 –  $0

Judge

Barbara A. Lane

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John R. Johnson


Defendant

Rick W. Manthei


Experts

Plaintiff

Philip Edelman
(medical)

Gerry J. Blacker J.D.
(medical)

Facts

On August 4, 1987, the plaintiff, Glen Burnett, a 48-year-old oilfield gauger, was standing on top of an oil production tank at his employer Santa Fe Energy's plant. The plaintiff allegedly opened the tank's hatch and was exposed to fumes, causing him to black out and fall down 12 feet of stairs. The plaintiff claimed the tank contained Magnacide B, a chemical supplied by defendant Baker Performance Chemical, Inc. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant, Baker Performance Chemical, based on negligence, fraud, and ultra hazardous activity and theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $175,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $15,000.

Specials in Evidence

$17,000 $115,000 $117,000 $________

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged he sustained an injury to his back requiring a laminectomy as a result of the accident.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately eight years after the case was filed.

Deliberation

1+ days

Length

6 days


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