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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Trip and Fall

Dorenkamp v. Foster

Published: Aug. 23, 2001 | Result Date: Jul. 18, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 250478 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Al Girolami

Court

Stanislaus Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert B. Scapa


Defendant

Thomas D. Zeff


Experts

Plaintiff

Wesley Kinzie
(medical)

Facts

On Dec. 4, 1998, the plaintiff, age 62, was hired by the defendant to move furniture from inside the defendantÆs
home to garage. While carrying a large couch, the plaintiff tripped and fell. The plaintiff claimed he tripped
due to a sprinkler or a hole near the sprinkler.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $125,000. The defendant made no offer.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered trimalleolar fracture of right ankle and impingement of right shoulder.

Deliberation

30 minutes

Poll

10-2

Length

three days


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