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Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Slip and Fall

Laura Jean Jurineak v. Swiss Cleaners, 10533 Santa Monica LLC

Published: Nov. 14, 2009 | Result Date: Jul. 17, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC388535 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Oscar R. Swinton

Frederick J. Nameth


Defendant

John B. Yu

Andrew H. Selesnick
(Buchalter)

Mark G. Cunningham
(Cunningham & Sherman LLP)

Jason O. Cheuk


Facts

On April 20, 2007, Laura Jurineak alleged that she slipped and fell at the rear entrance of Swiss Cleaners in Los Angeles. Swiss Cleaners is a tenant of 10533 Santa Monica LLC. Jurineak sued both Swiss Cleaners and 10533 Santa Monica for negligence. 10533 Santa Monica filed a cross-complaint against Jae Sung Bae, owner of Swiss Cleaners, for indemnity.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Jurineak claimed that she slipped on a slippery surface due to the negligence of Swiss Cleaners. Plaintiff argued that 10533 Santa Monica was liable as a landowner.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendants claimed that they were not negligent. They also disputed the nature and extent of Jurineak's injuries.

Injuries

Jurineak claimed to have suffered lumbosacral pain, bilateral lower extremity hyporeflexia, cervical sprain, bilateral upper extremity sprain, and numbness.

Result

The jury found in favor of Swiss Cleaners and 10533 Santa Monica.

Other Information

FILING DATE: April 4, 2008.


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