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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Silvia Zermeno v. Huntington Beach Union High School, Baron Booster Club of Fountain Valley, and Does 1 to 30

Published: Mar. 4, 2017 | Result Date: Sep. 16, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 30-2014-00745768-CU-PO-CJC Settlement –  $38,000

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Gary B. Gelfand
(Gelfand & Gelfand)

David A. Paletz


Defendant

Stephen M. Harber
(McCune & Harber LLP)


Facts

Silvia Zermeno sued Huntington Beach Union High School District and Baron Booster Club of Fountain Valley, in connection with injuries sustained while attending a Bingo game.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff attended a bingo event that was open to the public and hosted by defendant Booster Club. The event was held at the school premises. Plaintiff allegedly fell at the school parking lot due to inadequate lighting and maintenance of the parking lot, constituting a dangerous condition. Plaintiff sued defendants for negligence – premises liability.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

The parties reached a $38,000 settlement, of which the School District was to pay $33,000 and the remaining by the Booster Club.


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