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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Marina Solis v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

Published: Aug. 28, 2010 | Result Date: May 13, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 09C01217 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Glendale


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Kim H. Pearman
(Pearman Law )


Defendant

Jeffrey H. Baraban
(Baraban & Teske)


Experts

Plaintiff

Frank J. Balderrama
(medical)

Alex J. Balian MBA
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Marina Solis fell at a local Costco. She filed suit against defendant Costco Wholesale Corp.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Solis contended that she slipped on food and watermelon juice on aisle floor.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Costco denied that there was food and watermelon juice on the floor at the time of the fall.

Settlement Discussions

Solis demanded $25,000. Costco made no offer.

Specials in Evidence

$6,000

Result

Defense verdict.

Deliberation

25 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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