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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Elevator Accident
Negligence

Linda Lin v. Ronald H. Marinoff

Published: Aug. 5, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 8, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 999190 Verdict –  $27,515

Judge

Alex E. Saldamando

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael D. Meadows


Defendant

Mark A. Goodman


Experts

Plaintiff

Jed M. Sussman
(medical)

Defendant

Bernard S. Rappaport
(medical)

Facts

On Jan. 23, 1998, plaintiff Linda Lin, age 45, alleged tthat she was pushed against elevator doors, which caused her to suffer a concussion, severe emotional trauma and an injury to her left hip consisting of fluid accumulation and degenerative changes.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff initially demanded $700,000, reduced to $300,000 shortly before trial. The defendant made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer for $35,000.

Specials in Evidence

$227,000

Damages

$300,000 (general damages); $27,424 (workers compensation medical lien)

Deliberation

five hours

Length

eight days


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