Brian Leslie v. Chicken Coupe, LLC et. al.


Case Name:Brian Leslie v. Chicken Coupe, LLC et. al.
Case Number:LACV098535
Date of Trial:04/03/2025
Venue:
Marion County
Casetype/Claims:Personal Injury - Premises Liability

Judge:Honorable Michael Jacobsen

Plaintiff's Counsel:Kent Balduchi Defendant's Counsel:William Larson

Verdict:For plaintiff:

Medical Damages: $7,310.77
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Past: $ 0
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Future: $ 0
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Past: $ 0
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Future: $ 0
TOTAL DAMAGES: $7,310.77

Comparative Fault: ☒Plaintiff – 50% Defendant – 50%

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiff went to the Pizza Hut in Knoxville, Iowa. He alleges he slipped and fell on snow or ice when exiting the building. Plaintiff alleged that the defendants were negligent in maintaining the restaurant premises. Defendants denied the Plaintiff’s claim of negligence and asserted the affirmative defense of comparative fault.

This was a TBI case because the plaintiff was knocked out when he fell on ice. The Plaintiff’s expert was Dr. Spooner. The Defendant’s expert was Dr. Robert Arias. Both experts testified live at trial.


Injuries alleged:

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