Luz Munoz v. City of Westminster, Robyn L. Sottile, Richard C. Sottile, Trustees of the Richard and Robyn Sottile 2013 Trust, and Does 1 through 20
Published: Apr. 2, 2016 | Result Date: Feb. 29, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2014-00742812 Settlement – $6,000
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gene J. Goldsman
(Law Offices of Gene J. Goldsman)
Defendant
Gary S. Kranker
(Jones & Mayer)
Manuel J. Dominguez
(Richardson, Fair & Cohen)
Facts
Luz Munoz sued defendants after she tripped and fell on Oct. 17, 2013. She brought claims for negligence, breach of statutory duty, and premises liability.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Munoz contended that she tripped and fell over a dangerous condition consisting of a deep gap ditch and raised cement curb, resulting in bodily injuries. She claimed that defendants were liable for failing to maintain the property or provide warnings.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The City of Westminster denied Munoz's allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Result
The city settled with Munoz for $6,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Sept. 2, 2014.
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