Facts

On Sept. 21, 2004, plaintiff Nathalie Gonzalez, 4, was playing at an indoor playground inside the Montebello Town Center mall when she slipped, fell and broke her arm.

Plaintiffs alleged that the slide plaintiff was on had no side railings to prevent users from falling off the slide. Plaintiffs brought a premises liability suit against defendants Playtime Creations Inc., Aetna Real Estate and Montebello Town Center, claiming they were negligent in failing to take necessary precautions or post warnings, and in instructing the children to wear only socks in the playground area.

Specials in Evidence

$22,425;

Injuries

Arm fracture.

Result

The parties settled for $48,000 (includes $22,425 medical, $12,000 attorney fees and $1,158 costs). Defendant Aetna Real Estate paid $33,000, and defendant Playtime Creations Inc. paid $15,000 of the settlement.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Dec. 28, 2005.