Joe Williams v. Prestige Stations Inc.
Published: Dec. 9, 2000 | Result Date: Nov. 16, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 728323 Verdict – $1,267,360
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
I. Donald Weissman
(Weissman Law Firm)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Robert Magnusson
(medical)
Carl A. Beels
(technical)
John Cleary
(medical)
David Gaussoin
(medical)
Defendant
Gregory H. Schwab
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a self employed roofer, went into the defendantÆs AM/PM Mini Mart to purchase gas and food. The
plaintiff was 6Æ3", weighing almost 300 pounds. When the plaintiff stepped toward the cash counter, he
slipped and fell on his back. He slipped in a puddle approximately 8Æx10Æ wide and 1/8" deep. The plaintiff
sought medical treatment for back pain. He was diagnosed with a disk herniation at L4, L5 and L5, S1.
Surgery was recommended by the plaintiff cannot afford the costs.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $275,000. The defendant made no offer.
Deliberation
one day
Poll
12-0 (liability), 9-3 (damages)
Length
six days
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