Facts

This matter arose out of a slip and fall that occurred on April 24, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla located in San Diego. Plaintiff was injured while working, thus she had a workers' compensation claim. The Hartford, plaintiff's employer's workers' compensation carrier, intervened in the cases seeking reimbursement of the medical bills and related expenses paid on behalf of and to plaintiff.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that as she exited an elevator, she slipped on the marble floor and sustained injuries to her ankle and knee.

Injuries

Plaintiff underwent an ankle surgery which she alleged resulted in her foot being permanently swollen. She also sustained a knee injury which required surgery.

Result

Verdict in favor of both defendants. The jury did not believe that either defendant did anything that caused and/or created a slippery condition on the marble floor resulting in the plaintiff's fall.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Dec. 13, 2007.