Facts

While plaintiff Jane Doe was walking across Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Collins Street, plaintiff tripped and fell when she encountered a pothole.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff claimed that defendants failed to warn the public of the dangerous condition, and failed to properly repair the dangerous condition.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant claimed that the condition was trivial and obvious. Defendant disputed the nature and extent of plaintiff's injuries.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $500,000.

Specials in Evidence

Meds: $31,201

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained a left wrist fracture requiring surgical intervention and hardware.

Result

The case settled for $300,000.