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Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Trip and Fall

Cathie Jetton v. All American Asphalt, County of Los Angeles

Published: Jun. 22, 2004 | Result Date: May 3, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC046107 Verdict –  $200,000

Judge

Bob T. Hight

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David S. Brown


Defendant

Vincent De Paul Lapointe


Experts

Plaintiff

Hircham Siouty
(medical)

Richard Rounsavelle
(medical)

Facts

On Sep. 27, 2002, the plaintiff, Cathie Jetton, tripped and fell over a pile of soft asphalt while walking or jogging on the road in front of her home in Palos Verdes. The road was owned and operated by the defendant County of Los Angeles. The county hired the defendant All American Asphalt to do road repairs.

Specials in Evidence

$4,000 $17,000

Injuries

The plaintiff fell forward on her face, suffering multiple injuries, including a broken nose, a laceration through her lower lip causing permanent nerve damage to the lower lip, dental injuries, etc.

Result

$100,000 plus costs

Deliberation

one day

Poll

9-3

Length

eight days


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