Legal Case Summary

Eric Stiller v. COSTCO


Date Argued: Thu Dec 08 2016
Case Number: 15-55361
Docket Number: 4550527
Judges:Callahan, Bea, Ikuta
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Eric Stiller v. Costco (Docket Number 4550527)** **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., Superior Court, State of [State Name]] **Date:** [Specify Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Eric Stiller - **Defendant:** Costco Wholesale Corporation **Background:** Eric Stiller brought a case against Costco alleging [insert specific legal claims, e.g., negligence, personal injury, breach of contract, etc.]. The incident at the heart of the case occurred on [insert date of the incident], when Stiller claims he suffered injuries due to [briefly describe the incident, e.g., a slip and fall, defective product, etc.]. **Facts:** 1. On [insert date], Eric Stiller visited a Costco location [insert location or details about the visit]. 2. During his visit, [describe what happened leading to the incident, including any relevant conditions such as weather, store layout, etc.]. 3. As a result of this incident, Stiller sustained [describe injuries], leading him to seek medical treatment and incur related expenses. **Claims:** - Stiller alleges that Costco was negligent in [insert specific actions or lack of actions that led to the incident, e.g., failure to maintain safe premises, failure to warn customers of hazards, etc.]. - Stiller seeks [insert types of damages sought, e.g., compensatory damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages]. **Defendant's Response:** Costco responded by [insert details of Costco's defense, including any arguments made regarding liability, contributions to the incident, etc.]. The defense may argue that [insert any defenses raised, such as comparative negligence or assumptions of risk]. **Court’s Analysis:** The court examined the evidence presented by both parties, including [insert types of evidence considered, such as eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, expert testimony, etc.]. The court evaluated [insert any relevant legal standards or precedents that the court considered in making its ruling]. **Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [insert ruling, e.g., plaintiff, defendant], concluding that [summarize the reasoning behind the court's decision, including findings related to liability, damages awarded, or other significant factors]. **Outcome:** - If the Plaintiff won: Eric Stiller was awarded [insert amount or type of damages awarded by the court]. - If the Defendant won: The case was dismissed, and Costco was not held liable for Stiller's injuries. **Implications:** This case underscores the importance of [insert any broader implications or lessons from the case, such as responsibilities of businesses to ensure the safety of their premises]. --- **Note:** This is a fictional summary and should be modified/informed by specific details from the actual case. Please insert accurate information regarding the court, dates, and factual elements as applicable.

Eric Stiller v. COSTCO


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