Garcia v. Rehrig International
Published: Jan. 4, 2001 | Result Date: Nov. 1, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CVCS980000599 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Sutter Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John S. Morse
(technical)
Claude S. Munday
(medical)
Defendant
Dale H. Fietz
(technical)
Facts
The minor plaintiff, a 3-year-old boy, fell out of the basket portion of a grocery shopping cart while shopping with
his parents at a Food-4-Less grocery store in Yuba City. The plaintiffÆs 2-year-old brother was seated in the
seat portion of the shopping cart at the time of the accident.
The boysÆ father was attending to the two-year-old who was attempting to climb out of the seat when the
accident occurred. The shopping cart was designed and manufactured by defendant Rherig International.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant indicated that it would offer up to $25,000. The plaintiff demanded $4 million.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a subdural hematoma requiring surgical repair, as well as permanent brain damage.
Deliberation
25 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
six days
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