Mehdi Sarraf v. Authentic Fitness
Published: Mar. 1, 1997 | Result Date: Oct. 31, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC136948 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On April 13, 1995, plaintiff Mehdi Sarraf, a wholesale fabric salesman, went to defendant Authentic Fitness' warehouse to view excess fabrics for sale. The plaintiff used a ladder to obtain samples of the fabrics available. After going up and down the ladder 20 to 30 times, the plaintiff, on the last descent, missed a step and fell. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on premises liability and negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $30,999. Before the trial, the defendant offered to waive cost in exchange for a voluntary dismissal.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that he suffered a torn meniscus.
Other Information
The decision was rendered approximately one year after the case was filed.
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