Audrey Ostrowsky v. Valet Parking Service, et al.
Published: Apr. 19, 1997 | Result Date: Mar. 10, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC022013 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jeff C. Katofsky
(Jeff Katofsky, Esq.)
Facts
On Aug. 24, 1992, plaintiff Audrey Ostrowsky, a 64-year-old retired woman who dealt in real estate, was jaywalking across a street, when she was allegedly hit by a driver for defendant Valet Parking Service in a vehicle owned by defendant John Warner. The plaintff brought this action against the defendants based on negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $185,000 reduced to $30,000. The defendants made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged she suffered a broken ankle, and soft-tissue injuries to her neck and back.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately three years and 11 months after the case was filed. An arbitration was held on Aug. 2, 1994 before Michael McCarthy resulting in a defense award. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo. A mediation was held on Dec. 13, 1994 before Gerald Yoshida. It did not resolve the matter. Defendant John Warner was dismissed at the close of the plaintiff's case by Judge Kalustian pursuant to the defense motion for nonsuit. Defendant Jose Salas Gorgoni (the driver) was never served.
Deliberation
20 minutes
Poll
10-2
Length
3 days
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