Joseph DiBello v. Naum Sheckhter, et al.
Published: Apr. 12, 1997 | Result Date: Nov. 8, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC007710 – $192,441
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Randolph M. Hammock
(Los Angeles County Superior Court)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Richard C. Rosenberg M.D.
(medical)
John R. Brault M.S.
(technical)
Defendant
Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)
Robin T. Harrison
(technical)
Facts
On Oct. 4, 1992, plaintiff Joseph DiBello, a 21-year-old dancer/actor, was lifting weights at the defendant apartment complex weightroom. A large mirror was leaning against the wall (detached). The mirror fell and struck the plaintiff on the back. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on premises liability and negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $600,000, with indications of $200,000.
Specials in Evidence
$71,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed spondolythesis, requiring in back fusion surgery.
Other Information
An arbitration was held before Joseph Nicassio resulting in an award of $123,678. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
12-0 (liability); 10-2 (damages)
Length
6 days
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390