Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall
Abigail Espinoza v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
Published: Oct. 17, 2009 | Result Date: May 11, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC379261 Verdict – Defense
Facts
On Oct. 17, 2005, Abigail Espinoza was shopping at a Costco Wholesale Corporation location at 2901 Los Feliz Boulevard in Los Angeles when she slipped on mashed potatoes in an aisle and fell. She sued Costco for negligence.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Espinoza alleged that Costco failed to clean up the mashed potatoes and as a result, she fell and was injured.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Costco disputed the nature and extent of Espinoza's injuries and denied that they were liable.
Specials in Evidence
Espinoza sought $16,372 for medical expenses.
Result
The jury found in favor of Costco.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Oct. 16, 2007.
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