Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Failure to Maintain Park and Trees
Brianda Escobedo Luevanos v. City of Los Angeles, Slauson Recreation Center, and Does 1 through 25
Published: Nov. 9, 2013 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC463536 Settlement – $40,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven A. Lerman
(Steven A. Lerman & Associates Inc.)
Defendant
Dikran H. Sassounian
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Facts
On July 13, 2010, plaintiff Brianda E. Luevanos was sitting on a park bench at Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles when the branch fell on her head causing injuries.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that the city negligently maintained the park and trees.
Injuries
Plaintiff sustained head, neck, back and shoulder injuries.
Result
The parties settled for $40,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 14, 2011.
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