Facts

Elena Bokova slipped on a loose tile in the Bayfair Mall. She sued the mall, ABM janitorial services, Integrated Risk Management, Culver City, and San Francisco, among others, for negligent maintenance and dangerous condition.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended the loose tile on the concourse caused her to fall backward onto her head and back. The mall's records showed the tile was supposed to be repaired but remained loose because the work was never completed. ABM Janitorial Services failed to report the loose tile even though employees must have been aware of the danger from cleaning the area.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended plaintiff fainted, causing her to fall. Defendant had no prior notice that the tile was loose.

Specials in Evidence

$28,000; $100,000

Damages

Unspecified damages for pain and suffering.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered injury to her head, neck and arm.

Result

Settlement whereby ABM Janitorial Services paid $25,000; Integrated Risk Management and Bayfair Mall paid $110,000.