Facts

Plaintiff Udi Levi slipped and fell on a puddle of rainwater in the patio of home he was renting from Varoujan Kourounian. He was carrying a glass cover at the time and when he fell the glass shattered and injured his hand. He sued Kourounian for premises liability for allowing the dangerous to exist on the patio.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that Defendant allowed dangerous condition to exist on the patio.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that there was no dangerous condition on the premises. He further contended that he did not have notice of any dangerous condition, if any, and he was not in possession of the property.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $300,000, which was reduced to $30,000 at trial. Defendant offered $12,000 and more.

Injuries

Levi suffered "slash" injuries to his hand and wrist from shattered shards of glass.

Result

Verdict was rendered for the defense on liability and causation.

Other Information

MEDIATOR: A. Hillary Grosberg. FILING DATE: April 5, 2011.

Deliberation

10 minutes

Poll

12-0

Length

four days