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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Trip and Fall

Sonya Washington v. Douglas Koerber, John Koerber, Pamela Koerber

Published: Mar. 23, 2004 | Result Date: Nov. 21, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCVSS089603 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Tara C. Reilly

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Twila S. White
(Law Office of Twila S. White)


Defendant

Pamela B. Shafer
(Bowles & Verna LLP)

William S. Ginsburg
(Berg Injury Lawyers)


Experts

Plaintiff

John Chabot
(medical)

Mark R. Hamilton
(medical)

Sandra Schneider
(technical)

Michael H. Sukoff
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Sonya Washington, 36, rented a San Bernardino apartment owned by defendants Douglas, Pam and John Koerber. In March 2002, the plaintiff fell while walking down the stairs of the apartment complex. The step collapsed under her, causing her foot to catch.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered a neck sprain, scrapes and bruises. She received chiropractic and psychological treatment for several months.

Deliberation

six hours

Poll

9-3 (negligence), 11-1 (causation)

Length

four days


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