Frank Echeverria v. James Myers, Timothy Myers
Published: Jun. 12, 2010 | Result Date: Dec. 11, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: M90026 Verdict – $49,072
Court
Monterey Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Michael P. Masuda
(Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss PC)
Facts
Plaintiff Frank Echeverria entered into a lease agreement with James Myers for property located in Monterey County in 2004. Echeverria filed suit against Myers and his son, Timothy Myers, alleging interference with a contract, conversion, and assault. Defendants filed a counter-claim for breach of lease, alleging Echeverria failed to pay rent.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Echeverria contended that James Myers destroyed his crops and that Timothy Myers verbally assaulted him.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied the allegations.
Damages
Echeverria sought damages of $150,000 for property destruction and emotional distress. Defendants sought $24,596 in unpaid rent.
Result
The jury rendered a verdict for Echeverria, awarding him damages of $49,072.
Deliberation
six hours
Poll
10-2
Length
four days
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