People of the State of California v. Grigory Zubkis and Rimma Zubkis, et al.

$2,750,000.00 plus interest totalling $2,790,711.00 settlement for an eminent domain case involving the taking of a private residence for road expansion. Lead attorney partner Daral Mazzarella.

Plaintiff's Technical Expert Witnesses: Sara Schwartzentraub

Defendant's Technical Expert Witnesses:
Albert A. Schlarmann/Appraisal Research Corp. Stefen Gustafson/Nautilus Building Consultants Ron Teshima/Teshima Design Group E. Robert Bichowsky, Registered Arborist

Facts and Background:
State condemned Defendants' single family residence for highway purposes.

Plaintiff's Contentions, Allegations:
Dr. Southern alleged that UCSD breached its contract to administer her grant and provide her with mentoring during the grant period.

Injuries and/or Damages:
Full taking of Defendants' property, which was, and had always been, occupied by a tenant.

Defense:
State contended property was run down, lacked permits for improvements and had value of only $1,000,000.00. Defendants contend value was much higher, and that comparative sales approach to valuation was inapplicable because the property was unique.

Specials: Value of property and improvements was disputed.

Offer: $1,000,000.00

Settlement Amounts:
The parties settled prior to trial for $2,750,000.00, plus interest from the time the State took possession to the date of payment for total settlement amount of $2,790,711.00. State's pre-condemnation offer was $1,000,000.00.

Length of Trial: 21 days

Jury: deliberated one day

Attorney for client: Daral Mazzarella

Attorney for defendant:
Julie A. Jordan, Esq. Jeffrey A. Joseph, Esq. FIRM: Department of Transportation

Individual Defendants:
$2,750,000.00 plus interest totalling $2,790,711.00 settlement for an eminent domain case involving the taking of a private residence for road expansion. Lead attorney partner Daral Mazzarella.

Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire
2550 Fifth Ave., 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92103, 619-236-9363