Grace Kim v. County of Los Angeles
Published: May 30, 2009 | Result Date: Aug. 29, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC044198 Settlement – $72,500
Facts
As she was walking her dog in La Crescenta, plaintiff Grace Kim, 71, tripped over a concrete water diverter and fell. Kim was transported to Verdugo Hills Hospital by ambulance where she underwent hip replacement surgery. Kim filed suit against defendant County of Los Angeles.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Kim contended that the diverter constituted a dangerous condition, which the county should have remedied.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
County of Los Angeles countered that Kim failed to use due care while walking in the area.
Injuries
Kim suffered hip injuries requiring replacement surgery and physical therapy.
Result
Kim accepted a settlement in the amount of $72,500.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Jan. 19, 2007.
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