John C. Dorne v. Leila Ceran, Dianne Gately, et al.
Published: Apr. 9, 1994 | Result Date: Mar. 24, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC020856 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jon B. Landerville P.E.
(technical)
Raymond G. Schultz
(technical)
Robert C. Klapper M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Allan Keith Miller
(technical)
Stuart Baumgard
(medical)
Jeanne M. Trezona
(technical)
Facts
On January 12, 1994, Defendant Leila Ceran made a wide right turn allegedly due to Defendant Dianne Gately's parking partially in Ceran's driveway. Defendant Ceran's view was obstructed and Ceran collided with Plaintiff in a partially head-on collision. Plaintiff John C. Dorne was a 47-year-old woodworker, specializing in kitchen remodeling, at the time of the incident. Defendant Leila Ceran settled out. The case proceeded to trial against Defendant Gately only. Negligence per se instruction was given to the jury regarding Defendant Gately's blocking the driveway and parking by a red curb.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends their last demand was $250,000 and Defendant Gately offered $15,000 with an indication of $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000 $35,000 (per Plaintiff), $75,000 (per Defendant) $75,000 (per Plaintiff), $249,000 (per Defendant) $100,000
Injuries
Knee trauma requiring 2 arthroscopies and possible future knee joint replacement. Plaintiff claimed permanent disability from his specialized skill of cabinet reconstruction.
Other Information
Defendant Leila Ceran settled out early for $100,000. This superior court case was transferred to Judge Stein's municipal courtroom in Division 5 for trial, imparting superior court powers with the transfer.
Deliberation
4 hours
Poll
not taken
Length
9 days
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