Tracy Potts v. Spieker Properties
Published: Feb. 24, 2004 | Result Date: Sep. 26, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 01AS05522 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
William C. Callaham
(Wilcoxen Callaham LLP)
Defendant
Chance L. Trimm
(Office of the Sacramento City Attorney)
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael Levin
(medical)
William R. Neuman
(technical)
Defendant
Eric Van Ostrand
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Tracy Potts missed a step on a stairway in a building owned by defendant Spieker Properties. As a result, the plaintiff suffered nerve damage in her foot and leg. The plaintiff sued the defendant for premises liability, contending that the stairway was a dangerous condition because the last step was the same color as the carpet on the floor. The defendant denied the allegation.
Injuries
The plaintiff developed chronic, permanent RSD in her right leg. The defendant contended that the condition resolved after one year of treatment.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
11-1
Length
eight days
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