William Royce v. Laemmle Theatres LLC, and Does 1 to 10
Published: Feb. 2, 2018 | Result Date: Dec. 14, 2017 | Filing Date: Jun. 20, 2016 |Case number: BC624361 Settlement – $100,000
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Brandon C. Murphy
(Bice Murphy Law)
Defendant
Brad M. Elder
(Diederich & Associates)
Facts
William Royce sued Laemmle Theatres LLC.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Royce claimed that Laemmle failed to properly maintain the theater's premises in a reasonably safe condition. Royce claimed that the theater's lighting was so dim that he could not see where he was stepping as he walked down the theater's stairway. As a result, he tripped, fell, and hit his head on a chairs' armrest.
DEFENDANTS’ CONTENTIONS: The defendants alleged that Royce tripped because he failed to pay attention to where he was walking and argued that the stairway was adequately lit.
Insurer
Travelers Property Casualty Corp
Injuries
Royce alleged that he suffered brain damage, abrasions, anxiety, brain trauma, and suffered from depression.
Result
The parties agreed to settle for $100,000.
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