Facts

Patricia Velasquez filed a lawsuit against Roosevelt Lofts LLC, Milbank Association Management Inc. and Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC in relation to an incident where an object fell on her.

The court dismissed Greystar and Milbank.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that on June 2, 2012, she was a pedestrian on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, when a 3-foot piece of cornice plummeted from an adjacent building and struck her arm. She argued that the object fell from a building owned by Roosevelt Lofts, managed by Milbank Association, and developed by Greystar. She argued that the building was being renovated at the time and that the defendants created a dangerous condition.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Roosevelt disagreed with plaintiff as to the scope of plaintiff's injuries.

Damages

Plaintiff wanted $7,500 in past medical expenses, and pain and suffering damages.

Injuries

Velasquez suffered abrasions, debridement, a decreased range of motion in her arm, hematoma, a 10-inch laceration, scarring and disfigurement of her arm and sutures.

Result

Velasquez received $358,000 from Roosevelt in a settlement.

Other Information

INSURER: Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. for Roosevelt Lofts LLC. FILING DATE: June 6, 2012.