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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligence

Camile Wagoner v. Knott's Berry Farm

Published: Jan. 1, 2000 | Result Date: Feb. 25, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 780486 Verdict –  $69,000

Judge

Derek W. Hunt

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Daniel Stevens

Patrick R. Coffey


Defendant

Douglas M. Campbell
(Smith LLC)


Experts

Plaintiff

Alison Osinski Ph.D.
(technical)

Facts

While riding the Bigfoot Rapids Ride at Knotts Berry Farm, plaintiff fell out of the raft when she stood up to avoid getting drenched with water.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a 998 offer of $12,000. The defendant offered $2,500.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered soft tissue back injury and numerous scrapes and bruises.

Other Information

The parties stipulated that the medical bills were reasonable and necessary and totalled $5,000. The defendant has appealed the verdict. Appeal is pending on grounds of juror misconduct. The verdict was reached approximately one year and eight months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

four hours

Length

four days


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