Facts

Robert Carlson, 71, sued the city of Redondo Beach, involving allegations of dangerous condition of public property.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
On April 13, 2014, as plaintiff was walking along a sidewalk along Portofino Way, he encountered a large and untrimmed branch of a publicly-owned plant, jutting out into the sidewalk. As a result, plaintiff stepped off the sidewalk and into the gutter and lost his balance, Plaintiff claimed he was injured as a result of the fall. Plaintiff then sued the city for failing to maintain the sidewalk, creating a dangerous condition.

The city allegedly knew of the dangerous condition of this public property. As such, the city was liable for plaintiff's injuries.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The city moved for summary judgment, arguing that stepping off the sidewalk was not a dangerous condition. The city also denied having any knowledge of the allegedly dangerous condition.

Result

The court granted the city's motion for summary judgment.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Dec. 10, 2014.