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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

John Dorame v. Las Margaritas, Inc.

Published: May 29, 1999 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: C319672 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Stephen Villareal

Court

Pima Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Harold Hyams


Defendant

Keith Ricker


Experts

Plaintiff

Gary Bakken
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff John Dorame, age 23, was a delivery man who, in the course and his job, went into defendant's storage room to check product level. The plaintiff claimed that someone turned light out while he was in the storage room. The plaintiff also claimed that the storage room was too crowded and unreasonably dangerous. The plaintiff tripped over a mop bucket which he claimed should not have been in the storage room. The defendant contended that the storage room was lighted at all times and was used for appropriate purposes and it was not crowded. The defendant further contended the plaintiff assumed the risk of injuries and was contributory negligent.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $45,000. The defendant made an offer of judgment of $5,000.

Specials in Evidence

$10,000 $4,000

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a sprain of right wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for which he underwent surgery.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and seven months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

1 1/2 hours

Length

four days


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