Sharron Terrill v. Food 4 Less Supermarkets of California
Published: Apr. 19, 1997 | Result Date: Nov. 5, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: L4736 – $43,000
Facts
On June 19, 1994, plaintiff Sharron Terrill, a 50-year-old housewife, was shopping in the produce section of defendant Food 4 less Supermarket in Fairfield. The plaintiff claimed she slipped and fell on a green substance on the floor. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant store based on negligence and premises liability theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $16,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$9,000 $5,000 to $11,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged she suffered aggravation of pre-existing back problems, and a knee injury requiring arthroscopic surgery.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and seven months after the case was filed. An arbitration was held in February 1996 before Carl Debevec resulting in a defense award. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo.
Deliberation
1+ days
Poll
10-2
Length
3 days
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