Robert Morales v. The Walt Disney Company
Published: Sep. 17, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 19, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 711084 – $31,120
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gary A. Dordick
(Dordick Law Corporation)
Defendant
Richard E. McCain
(Law Offices of Richard E. McCain)
Experts
Plaintiff
Ellen Yates
(medical)
Facts
On June 6, 1992, Plaintiff Robert Morales, a 5-year-old child, was at Disneyland with his family. While attempting to board the boat on the Jungle Boat Cruise attraction, he fell into the water. Plaintiff was promptly pulled out of the water.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they made a 998 demand of $12,000 for Robert and Defendant offered $5,000; withdrawn prior to trial. Defendant contends their offer was $10,000; withdrawn prior to trial and Plaintiff's parents made a 998 demand in excess of $35,000.
Specials in Evidence
$11,725
Injuries
Robert: Emotional distress requiring psychological counseling. Plaintiff sustained no physical injuries. Plaintiff's parents filed Dillon v. Legg claims for emotional distress as a result of witnessing their child fall in the water.
Deliberation
1/2 day
Poll
varied
Length
6 days
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