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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Mayola Marie Wagner v. Wal Mart Stores Inc.

Published: Sep. 23, 2000 | Result Date: Aug. 18, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCV55152 Verdict –  $80,000

Judge

Christopher J. Warner

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark S. Algorri
(DeWitt Algorri & Algorr)


Defendant

Frank P. Cuykendall


Experts

Plaintiff

Elliott O. Meltzer
(medical)

Defendant

Gary L. Painter
(medical)

Facts

On April 18, 1998, the plaintiff, age 69, slipped and fell on a greasy spot on the floor. The area was adjacent to a
Taco Bell restaurant located inside a Wal Mart store.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 demand for $50,000. According to the defendant, the plaintiff made a demand of $500,000 at trial. The defendant made no offer.

Deliberation

one day

Poll

10-2 (liability)

Length

five days


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