Stephen M. Farber v. Hansol Kang, individually and dba Davis Cleaners, Davis Cleaners,
Published: Apr. 10, 2010 | Result Date: Aug. 24, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-09-484381 Settlement – $300,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Megan M. Symonds
(Edrington, Schirmer & Murphy LLP)
Facts
Plaintiff Stephen Farber tripped and fell on a rug while dropping off dry cleaning at defendant Davis Cleaners in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2008.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Farber filed suit against the cleaners and the owner, Hansol Kang, alleging that the carpet was negligently installed and maintained, causing a hazard to customers.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Davis Cleaners contended that Farber was partially or entirely responsible for the fall.
Injuries
Farber suffered a comminuted fracture of the left proximal ulna, which was treated with open reduction-internal fixation by installing plates and screws. Farber claimed he had a very limited range of motion, pain and swelling as well as difficulty performing job-duties.
Result
The parties reached a settlement for $300,000.
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