Wise v. Otay Water District

VERDICT

Trial
03/23/11 – 04/19/11

Summary

Via KGTV San Diego: "After drinking and cleaning with treated sewage water for two years, the owners of Candy Bouquet in Chula Vista said they are prepared to go to court.

Amy Wise and Angela Mason are suing the Otay Water District and the City of Chula Vista because their business and several others at the Fenton Business Center in Chula Vista was hooked up to the wrong water line. What was supposed to be clean, potable water was actually recycled water from the "purple pipe," which is only supposed to be used for irrigation.

Tenants claimed to have several medical problems, including extreme weight loss and diarrhea."

http://www.10news.com/news/25954124/detail.html

Outcome

Otay Water District, Eastlake and Bremco were found negligent and their negligence was a substantial factor in damages.
Fault: 45%-Otay, 45% Eastlake, 10% Bremco
Damages
Amy Wise- 350,000
Jamie Wise- 100,000
Tatiana Wise: 50,000
Angela Mason: 350,000
Samuel Mason, III: 100,000
Alyssa Mason: 50,000
Samuel Mason, IV: 100,000
Theend McZeal: 15,000

SESSIONS WITH Michael O'Donnell

MAR
23
MAR
24
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Not in Session
0 Chapters
MAR
30
AM Session
Judge Motion Ruling
3 Chapters
APR
1
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es) - Damages
26 Chapters
DescriptionAttorneyWitnessPresence
00:00:00Witness Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:18:06Witness Cross ExaminationGonzalez, JoseMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:23:50Witness Cross ExaminationMorris, JefferyMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:31:08Witness Re-Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonyMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:38:29Witness Re-Cross ExaminationHoggard, WilliamMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:41:30Witness Re-Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnMazzocco, Felix In Person
00:42:39Witness Re-Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonySeymour, John Other
00:51:52Witness Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnSeymour, John In Person
00:57:09Witness Cross ExaminationMorris, JefferySeymour, John In Person
01:06:45Witness Cross ExaminationJampol, AlanSeymour, John In Person
01:12:25Break
01:30:34Witness Cross ExaminationHoggard, WilliamSeymour, John In Person
01:37:54Witness Re-Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonySeymour, John In Person
01:40:46Witness Re-Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnSeymour, John In Person
01:41:04Witness Re-Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonySeymour, John In Person
01:42:04General Case ActivitiesDain, AnthonyRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
01:47:33Witness Cross ExaminationMorris, JefferyRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
01:58:27Witness Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:06:37Witness Cross ExaminationJampol, AlanRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:11:26Witness Cross ExaminationBrack, LindsayRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:12:22Witness Re-Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonyRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:13:32Witness Re-Cross ExaminationMorris, JefferyRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:14:35Witness Re-Cross ExaminationClifford, JohnRoth-Klinger, Debbie In Person
02:16:45Witness Direct ExaminationDain, AnthonyMarple, Douglas In Person
02:26:12Witness Cross ExaminationMorris, JefferyMarple, Douglas In Person
02:56:24End of Session
APR
6
APR
11
APR
12
APR
14

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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