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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Dangerous Condition of Public Roadway
Trip and Fall

Julie Lynn Warner v. City of Los Angeles

Published: Oct. 18, 2001 | Result Date: Aug. 31, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC060827 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Valerie L. Baker

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marvin Louis Wolf


Defendant

Gary G. Geuss


Experts

Plaintiff

Brad P. Avrit P.E.
(technical)

Defendant

Robert D. Shlens
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff alleged that she tripped and fell in the street, suffering injuries, at the intersection of Pico and
Beverly next to her parked vehicle. The road surface was uneven and there was a drop in the asphalt
approximately four-inches deep and four-feet long.
The plaintiff contended that the condition of the road was dangerous and that the city had notice of this.
The defendant contended that the condition was not dangerous when used with proper
care, and that, in any event, the plaintiff had failed to establish actual or constructive notice.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $100,000 and the defendant offered none.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered fractured left ankle and sprained right ankle.

Other Information

<P>Motion for new trial is pending.</P>

Deliberation

2.5 days

Length

four days


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