Metal Preparations Inc. V. Jerry O'Donnell
Published: Aug. 5, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 10, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC209460 Bench Decision – $50,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
The plaintiff purchased a Kasuga milling machine from defendant Jerry OÆDonnell and installed it at its place of
business. The defendant broke into plaintiffÆs premises and took the milling machine and various other tools.
The plaintiff corporation claimed that defendant converted tools and a machine.
The defendant contended that the machine and tools taken were his property. The mill was returned to the
plaintiff by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff offered to accept mutual dismissals up to the time of trial. The defendant refused .
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $23,000 in punitive damages.
Length
five days
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