Christine Howard v. Pacific Regent La Jolla, et al.
Published: Sep. 3, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 5, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 657918 – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Joel M. Pressman
(Judicate West)
Experts
Plaintiff
Alan Gerson
(medical)
Michael P. Ward
(technical)
Facts
In May 1992, Plaintiff Christine Howard, 48, was allegedly "laid off" from her on-site sales position at a senior citizen high-rise condominium project. Howard had worked at the project as a real estate sales representative for 3 1/2 years. Pennyfarthing Development Corporation and a related corporation were named as Defendants. That related corporation settled out early for $25,001; Plaintiff proceeded to trial against Defendant Pennyfarthing.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant Pennyfarthing contends that it made no offers and that Plaintiff made a 6-figure demand. Plaintiff contends that the related corporation made a 998 offer in the amount of $25,001 and that Plaintiff accepted that offer.
Specials in Evidence
$90,984 - $105,284 $51,292 - $65,293
Injuries
Emotional distress.
Result
(liability only)
Deliberation
4 hours (per Defendant), 6 hours (per Plaintiff)
Poll
unanimous (on "independent contractor" special verdict)
Length
2 weeks
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