Michael Salas v. City of Montebello
Published: Jul. 9, 2009 | Result Date: Aug. 16, 2008 |Case number: BC364709 Settlement – $12,500
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
George A. Gallegos
(Law Office George A. Gallegos)
Defendant
Mark R. Weiner
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Facts
On May 20, 2006, plaintiff Michael Salas, age 6 years old, was injured while playing soccer at Chet Holified Park in defendant City of Montebello. Salas' right eye was punctured when he fell on a damaged chain link fence. Defendant Alicia Morgutia was the owner of an apartment complex located next to the park.
Salas filed suit for negligence on January 16, 2007.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Salas contended that the defendants failed to properly maintain the fence, which caused his injury.
Injuries
Salas suffered a puncture to his right eye and face lacerations.
Result
Salas accepted a settlement in the amount of $10,000 from Morgutia and $2,500 from City of Montebello.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Jan. 16, 2007.
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