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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Trip and Fall

Susan Espinoza v. Owner of 2872 Delevan Drive

Published: Jul. 10, 1999 | Result Date: May 18, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC195593 Verdict –  $0

Judge

John P. Shook

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Irving Meyer
(Law Office of Irving Meyer)


Defendant

Jacqueline M. Fabe


Experts

Plaintiff

Ivar Harewood
(medical)

Defendant

Jerome N. Borowick
(technical)

Facts

On July 14, 1998, the plaintiff, a 40-year-old accounting clerk and salesperson, was rollerskating on Delevan Drive when she allegedly fell on debris on the sidewalk in front of the defendant's house. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and premises liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made an oral demand of $50,000. The defendant made no offer.

Specials in Evidence

$11,539.03 $6,000 - $7,000 $3,000

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a broken ankle, requiring surgery, a cast and a splint.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately nine months after the case was filed.


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