Harold Battle v. American Golf Corporation
Published: Jun. 1, 2002 | Result Date: Apr. 3, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC026152 Verdict – $38,454
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert L. Luty
(Robert L Luty Attorney at Law)
Defendant
Cecille L. Hester
(Hester Law Group APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Antoine Roberts
(medical)
Defendant
Jacob E. Tauber M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, age 65, slipped on railroad ties which were damp in the morning, while playing the Brookside Golf
Course in Pasadena. He sustained an ankle sprain.
The plaintiff contended that the ramp was dangerously slippery and unsafe without warning; that the defendant
created the danger by using railroad ties and watering the tee area. The plaintiff further contended that his
ankle condition was permanent and that he suffered residual pain and that had an effect on his golf game.
The defendant denied that it was negligent and argued that the plaintiff was negligent in
being on the ramp and was in a hurry to tee off.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $30,000. The defendant offered $5,000.
Specials in Evidence
$6,841 $1,400
Other Information
The verdict was $40,478. The plaintiff was found 5 percent negligent so the net verdict was $38,454.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
11-1 (liability), 11-1 (damages)
Length
four days
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