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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Palimony

Linda Smith v. Joseph Carolei

Published: Jul. 6, 2002 | Result Date: Jan. 11, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: LC041209 Bench Decision –  $0

Judge

John D. Harris

Court

L.A. Superior Van Nuys


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stanley H. Rozanski


Defendant

Linda T. Barney

Maureen F. Thomas


Facts

The plaintiff sued the defendant for palimony, breach of contract and intentional and negligent infliction of
emotional distress arising from the break-up of their relationship.
The plaintiff maintained that the break-up of their relationship caused a disruption in her psychotherapy
treatment which caused her additional stress and physical injuries.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $500,000. The defendant offered $15,000.

Specials in Evidence

$300,000

Injuries

The plaintiff, a female in her 30s, alleged that the stress and exacerbation of her pre-existing heart condition required her to undergo various procedures and testing to determine the cause of her irregular heartbeat.

Length

two days


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