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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Bernard Martinez v. El Ranchito Bakery

Published: Nov. 10, 2012 | Result Date: Sep. 14, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 09CECG04063 Settlement –  $81,422

Court

Fresno Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Thomas A. Brill


Defendant

Richard A. Aharonian
(Carbone, Smith & Koyama)


Facts

Plaintiff slipped and fell on a wet floor while shopping at a bakery. Plaintiff sued Defendant, the bakery, alleging Defendant created a dangerous condition when it failed to post a warning sign near the wet floor.

Contentions

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that its employee moved the sign away from the area only after the floor had already dried.

Result

Settlement in the amount of $81,422.


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