Roger Gibson v. Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Published: Dec. 23, 2000 | Result Date: Sep. 20, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC047602 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Lance S. Gams
(Office of the Santa Monica City Attorney)
Experts
Plaintiff
James Woodburn
(medical)
Jaye Bernstein
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 52-year-old courtesy clerk worked in back room at Vons. Coca-Cola Bottling Company employee
knocked over bottles which caused injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff contended that the negligence of Coca-
Cola employee caused the accident that caused him surgeries, extreme pain and disability.
The defendant contended that the employee that caused the accident is not a Coca-Cola employee. The
defendant disputed the plaintiffÆs damages and specials and claimed no negligence and causation.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $60,000 (new money). The defendant offered $20,000 (new money, excluding workers compensation lien)
Specials in Evidence
$27,000 $18,000
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered hernia requiring surgery.
Deliberation
one hour
Length
six days
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