James Doe v. Corp. Team Building
- Resolution Date:
- 1998
- Practice Areas:
- Premises Liability, Head and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Synopsis:
- On May 22, 1996, James Doe, a manager for a company located in Milpitas, was injured during a company retreat in Silver Springs, California. The reason for the retreat and bonding exercise was that James Doe's company had been purchased by another company. A separate company that specializes in corporate bonding activities arranged their trip, which included horseback riding. At the time of the accident, James Doe wore right-arm prosthesis. He was told by the operators of the retreat that it was safe for him participate in the ride. During the ride there were no wranglers assisting, directing, or controlling the horses. While riding, James, who was in his early 40s, was thrown from his horse. He suffered a head injury. During the acquisition, Mr. Doe's title was "transition manager" and he was making $100,000 per year. He was in line to become the senior foundry manager, but because of fatigue, memory loss, and irritability, he was placed on a part-time schedule at about a $50,000-a-year loss. The matter settled before trial.
- Attorneys:
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Kevin Lancaster
Eustace de Saint Phalle
William Veen - Resolution:
- $7.4 Million