Vang v. Litt
Published: Oct. 2, 1999 | Result Date: Mar. 19, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 98C00834 Verdict – $36,696
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiffs Foung Vang, Sherry Fukushima and Vong Hur each leased an apartment in Santa Monica from defendant Leslie Litt. The plaintiffs paid $1,425 per month for the apartment. The apartment was subject to Santa Monica's rent control ordinance, which fixed the maximum rent of each apartment at $562 per month. The plaintiff tenants brought this action against the defendant landlord on statutory violation theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made an initial settlement demand for $45,000. The defendant made no settlement offer.
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed $9,174 in damages.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and seven months after the case was filed. The defendant's appeal is pending.
Deliberation
less than one day
Poll
12-0 (liability), 12-0 (damages)
Length
four days
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