Hickman v. Hard Rock Cafe

VERDICT

Trial
08/02/16 – 08/16/16

Summary

Plaintiff Brittany Hickman alleged that she was nearly paralyzed in 2012 when DJ Steve Aoki leapt from above the stage onto an inflatable raft held up by fans in the audience, trapping her underneath and knocking her unconscious. Hickman, who was in her mid-20’s at the time of the incident, sued Aoki and Hard Rock in 2013, claiming Aoki’s impact left her with a concussion and a herniated disc that eventually required spinal fusion surgery to repair.

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Outcome

Verdict for the defense

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Joel Pressman
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, San Diego County
Court
Central Courthouse
Case Number
37-2013-00064985-CU-PO-CTL
Industry
Hospitality
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Hickman, Britanny
Defense
Hard Rock Cafe International
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

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2
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PM Session
Verdict
2 Chapters
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16

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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