Lawrence Mancour v. American Honda Motor Company
Published: Apr. 16, 1994 | Result Date: Feb. 9, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC009848 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Compton
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Reynold L. Rimoldi
(medical)
Walter S. Barrows
(technical)
Rebecca Janes
(technical)
Marianne Inouye MBA
(technical)
Defendant
Alanson A. Mason
(medical)
Facts
On March 7, 1989, Plaintiff Lawrence Mancour, a 33-year-old journeyman sign installer, was carrying a 250-pound sign with the assistance of a co-worker when he tripped on an elevated standpipe during the course and scope of his employment. Plaintiff was working on the Torrance premises of the Defendant American Honda Motor Company.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they offered $30,000 and Plaintiff demanded $195,000.
Specials in Evidence
$19,002 $156,100 $173,300
Damages
In addition to medical expenses and lost earnings past and future, Plaintiff also claimed pain and suffering of $10,000 per year and vocational rehabilitation expenses of $13,861.
Injuries
Fractured right tibia and fibula requiring closed reduction and six months in casts; lumbar strain and sprain requiring physical therapy; Plaintiff was advised not to return to his former employment requiring vocational rehabilitation; he was out of work for three years.
Deliberation
3.5 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
5 days
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