Grace Mitchell v. Anthony Mersola Jr.
Published: Jun. 5, 1999 | Result Date: Apr. 7, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC024578 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Bruce Holmes
(medical)
Defendant
Donald Latham
(medical)
Lawrence Otsubo
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff Grace Mitchell, an 80-year-old retiree, was a tenant of defendant Anthony Mersola for 15 years. On June 29, 1997, plaintiff was talking to two other tenants, saw the manager, who returned home from shopping and ran to stairs to remove trash bag on the stair landing. After retrieving the bag and descending the stairs, the plaintiff fell on the landing near the mail boxes. The plaintiff claimed that there was 2-inch of water from leaking hose or hose sprayed water by small child playing with the hose. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and dangerous condition.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $40,000. The defendant made an offer of $7,500.
Damages
$18,240 (economic) medical specials
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered soft tissue and a fractured tailbone.
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
11-1
Length
2½ days
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