Janet Wrice v. Bally Total Fitness Corporation, et al.
Published: Aug. 9, 2001 | Result Date: Apr. 26, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC037378 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael F. Frank
(Michael F. Frank, Attorney at Law)
Defendant
Michael L. Amaro
(Amaro Baldwin LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Taryn L. Johnson
(technical)
Kendall S. Wagner M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Charles E. Turnbow
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiff, age 48, fell while exiting one of the showers at the defendant, Bally Total Fitness. The area where
the plaintiff fell was a tile surface and had no mats. Other areas in the shower and sauna area had mats. The
plaintiff brought this action based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made an initial $25,000 demand, which was reduced to $15,000 prior to trial. The defendants offered $3,500.
Specials in Evidence
$2,037 $300
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained fractures of three metatarsal bones in her foot that did not heal properly even resulting in a permanent deformity and disability. Although a future surgery is possible, it is not recommended due to adverse complications.
Other Information
The defendant was awarded $3,136 in costs.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
10-2
Length
four days
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