Delton Matthew Carter and Jenna Carter v. G.P. Resources, Inc., dba General Petroleum
Published: Jun. 5, 1999 | Result Date: May 7, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC020160 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Stephen M. Nichols
(Polsinelli LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Barry E. Lewin
(medical)
Joyce Elaine Pickersgill
(technical)
Linda Duarte
(technical)
Paul McKenna
(medical)
M. Joseph M. Fedoruk M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Steven Molina Ph.D.
(technical)
A. Jubin Merati Ph.D.
(technical)
Facts
On Aug. 7, 1996, the plaintiff, Delton Carter, a 25-year-old, an ironworker, employed with Rigging International was injured due to exposure to a cleaning solvent supplied by G.P. Resources. The plaintiff and his wife Jenna Carter, a 23 year old, housewife, brought this action against the defendant based on negligence, strict products liability and fraudulent concealment theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $125,000 before trial, and increased to $750,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer for $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$2,395.05 $835,866
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered from a skin condition known as Lichen Sumplex chronicus which was triggered by exposure, which resulted in ongoing rashes requiring topical treatment and which prevented him from working in the sun. He also sustained a continuing gastrointestinal problems, treated by oral medication.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and nine months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
1.3 hours
Poll
12-0 (on all causes of action)
Length
10 days
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