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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Electrical Shock

Donna Miller v. Dan Biesecker, Dolores Biesecker

Published: Jun. 29, 2002 | Result Date: Apr. 10, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: DR010046 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Harold E. Neville

Court

Humboldt Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Bradford C. Floyd
(Floyd Law Firm)


Defendant

David S. Perrine


Experts

Plaintiff

David Gilmour
(medical)

Marguarite Smith
(medical)

Kurt Osbourne
(medical)

Defendant

Robert L. Baker
(technical)

Cornelius J. Passani
(medical)

Travie Westlund
(technical)

Facts

The plaintiff suffered an electric shock in the townhouse she rented from the defendants. The shock occurred as
the plaintiff was using her toaster in the kitchen which was located on the lower floor of the duplex.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff had made a demand of $250,000; the defendant had offered $7,500.

Specials in Evidence

$440,000 $37,000

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed to have suffered post-concussion syndrome, post electric shock syndrome, depression, fatigue headaches and chronic pain in her neck and back. The plaintiff claimed residuals including severe depression, chronic pain and headaches. The plaintiff asked the jury to award $1.2 million.

Deliberation

two hours

Length

two weeks


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