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Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Trip and Fall

Marina Smith v. City of Altadena, County of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: Mar. 13, 2020 | Result Date: Jan. 6, 2020 | Filing Date: Sep. 14, 2017 |

Case number: BC675797 Settlement –  $60,000

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Pius Joseph
(Law Office of Pius Joseph)


Defendant

Yuan-Lee Chang
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Plaintiff Marina Smith filed suit against the County of Los Angeles in relation to a sidewalk on Woodbury Road in Altadena.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended she suffered from personal injuries after she tripped and fell on a sidewalk. Plaintiff further contended the sidewalk constituted a dangerous condition of public property

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied plaintiff's contentions.

Result

The parties agreed to settle for the amount of $60,000.


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