Carol Mason v. The County of Madera
Published: Jul. 19, 2008 | Result Date: May 14, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SCV005407 Verdict – Defense
Court
Madera Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
James D. Weakley
(Weakley & Arendt APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael S. Varat
(technical)
Dale R. Dunlap P.E.
(technical)
Defendant
Anthony Gomes
(technical)
Keith McKibben
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff Carol Mason, 50, crashed after driving over a settled road patch on Road 415. The plaintiff subsequently sued Madera County.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended the patch was a dangerous condition of public property.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended the condition did not create a substantial risk of harm for drivers that properly exercised due care. The defendant further contended the settled patch did not cause the accident.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $36,000 in lost wages and $50,000 for medical expenses.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a concussion and several bone fractures.
Result
The jury returned a verdict for the defense.
Deliberation
20 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
five days
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