Robinson v. Amusement Park (3/93)

Defense Lawyer: Boyd F. Jensen II

Facts: On July 3, 1988, at 1:20 a.m. in the morning a fight broke out just outside the gate to Defendants' Amusement Park. The security personnel intervened. They restrained one of the combatants, Perez. Perez attempted to break away and in the process knocked Plaintiff, Robinson to the ground. Plaintiff, Gallosh, alleges that she was knocked to the ground by a security officer in pursuit of Perez.

Damages: Robinson: fractured wrist requiring two surgeries. Gallosh: Soft-tissue injury.

Medical: $7,291

Loss of Earnings: $00

General Damages: $500,000

 Jurisdiction: Orange County Superior

Judge: Judge Polls

 Plaintiff's Demand: $1,250,000

Defendant's Offer: $10,000

Verdict: Mistrial; afterwards the case settled for $10,000