Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Defective Sliding Door
Louie Padilla Jr. v. 99 Cents Only Stores
Published: Mar. 30, 2013 | Result Date: Feb. 19, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC044994 Settlement – $15,000
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Gabriel H. Wainfeld
(York & Wainfeld)
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael Goldsmith
(medical)
Facts
Louie Padilla Jr. went to the 99 Cents Only Store in Alhambra. While waiting at a cash register, the sliding door shelf at the register came crashing down. Padilla jumped backward and fell, injuring his left ankle and foot.
Padilla sued 99 Cents Only Stores, alleging that the defendant failed to properly repair and/or maintain the shelf.
Damages
Padilla claimed $7,425 in past medical costs.
Injuries
Padilla was diagnosed with a crush injury to his left foot and a sprain of his left ankle.
Result
The parties settled for $15,000.
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