Wesley Brackney v. Jean Linger, Constance Bonomo, et al.
Published: Jan. 18, 2001 | Result Date: Nov. 13, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 817705 Verdict – $100,000
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jeffrey A. Shane
(Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Shane)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard L. Mulvania
(medical)
Defendant
Brian Ewald
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 74-year-old retiree, was a weekly tenant in a motel unit owned jointly by defendants Linger and
Bonomo with on-site manager. The plaintiff contended that he tripped and fell on defective bathroom flooring,
a rise between linoleum tile. The plaintiff fractured his hip as a result.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $250,000, reduced to $110,000. The defendant offered $15,500.
Specials in Evidence
$38,000 $20,000
Deliberation
one day, one hour
Poll
12-0 (negligence), 10-2 (causation), 12-0 (damages)
Length
three days
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