Facts

On Feb. 26, 2009, Ragda Shawa was participating in the Fairfield Senior Day Program, a program aimed at helping seniors with disabilities and run by the City of Fairfield. Shawa had various problems with her motor functions due to a brain tumor, which also resulted in her being unable to speak. That day, an attendant was helping Shawa go to the bathroom, when Shawa slipped and fell. Shawa then sued Fairfield and the Fairfield Senior Day Program.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Shawa argued Fairfield had negligently supervised its employees, because the attendant should have been aware that allowing Shawa to stand on her own posed a significant risk of falling.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Fairfield filed a motion for summary judgment, on the grounds that plaintiffs could not sue them for the program because the program was purely recreational. The city also argued that the attendant had not acted negligently when taking care of Shawa, and that the decision to leave her standing on her own for only a few moments was not unreasonable.

Injuries

Shawa injured her head, leading to hemorrhaging. She later claimed that this injury caused her to experience seizures.

Result

The parties settled for $165,000.