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Torts
Negligence
Negligent Hiring and Supervision

Aida Avanossian v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

Published: Jul. 2, 2011 | Result Date: Feb. 2, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC423954 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Neal R. Safran


Defendant

Jeffrey H. Baraban
(Baraban & Teske)


Facts

Aida Avanossian was shopping at a Costco store in Los Feliz Blvd. when she was struck from behind by a shopping cart loaded with boxes, and which was being pushed by an employee of Costco. Avanossian sued Costco Wholesale Corp. for negligence, negligent hiring and negligent supervision.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defense.


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