Linda Hines-Slattery v. Anand K. Bhattacharya, Marcia M. Bhattacharya, Bhattacharya Family Trust
Published: Oct. 6, 2012 | Result Date: Jun. 27, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 56-2010-00381302-CU-PO-VTA Verdict – Defense
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Bruce M. Bunch
(Law Offices of Bruce M. Bunch)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Ronald S. Kvitne M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Richard W. Rauseo
(technical)
Dominick J. Sisto
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff, a UPS delivery employee, tripped on a step at defendants' home, injuring her knee and teeth. Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging that defendants unlawfully created a dangerous condition on their property.
Contentions
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants contended that the step complied with code regulations. Defendants further contended that plaintiff was aware of the step because she had passed over it when she first approached the home to deliver the package and then fell when she passed the step a second time while exiting.
Result
Defense.
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
9-3
Length
three days
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