Harmon v. 7-11, Inc.
Published: Oct. 15, 2002 | Result Date: May 21, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC026877 Verdict – $100,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Gregory L. Anderson
(Dwyer, Daly, Brotzen & Bruno LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Kenneth A. Solomon
(technical)
Daniel A. Capen
(medical)
Defendant
Jon B. McDowell
(technical)
Robert M. Wilson M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff claimed he visited the defendantÆs 7-11 store and was struck on the head and back at the front
entrance glass door, which came off its pivot. The door weighed approximately 130-150 pounds. There were no
signs, barriers or any other notices warning of the door's allegedly defective condition.
Specials in Evidence
$30,000 $40,000
Damages
The plaintiff submitted a demand (at trial) of $135,000; the defendants offered $15,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff had herniated discs at L-3, L-4 and L-5. He received three epidurals and was a candidate for lumbar fusion/decompression surgery.
Length
seven days
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