Facts

On Feb. 17, 2005, plaintiff Alain Debellefuille attended the annual professional golf tournament at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. He was watching the game at the second hold green when Edwin Steidle fell down and rolled over Debellefuille's foot.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Debellefuille filed suit against Steidle, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, Rivera Golf and Tennis, Inc. alleging premises liability as well as negligence. He claimed that the wet grass, steep slope and insufficient crowd control around the second hole green constituted a dangerous condition. These factors caused Steidle to fall.

DEFENDANTS CONTENTIONS:
The defendants claimed no dangerous condition existed; that the grass was not wet, the slope was within industry standards and there was no problem with crowd control. Defendants further contended that in the last 16 years, there were no complaints about the second hole green.

Injuries

Fractured ankle, requiring implantation of metal plate and screws. Plaintiff also claimed he missed work for more than two years because of his injuries.

Result

Defense verdict.

Deliberation

one day

Length

five days