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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Premises Liability
Negligent Maintenance

Brenda Watson v. YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Published: Mar. 16, 2002 | Result Date: Dec. 10, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC242161 –  $0

Judge

Ralph W. Dau

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Irving Meyer
(Law Office of Irving Meyer)


Defendant

Garrett J. Hines


Experts

Plaintiff

Ivar Harewood
(medical)

Facts

On Sep. 21, 2000, the plaintiff, a 58-year-old woman, fell while descending a stairway at the Weingart YMCA of
Metropolitan Los Angeles and sustained injuries.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant negligently maintained the stairway.
The defendant denied that it negligently maintained the stairway or that it was otherwise
liable for the plaintiffÆs injuries.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $15,000. The defendant offered $2,500.

Injuries

Hematoma on the right shin and left ankle sprain; soft tissue injuries to the right shoulder and back.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

12-0

Length

three days


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