Vivian Snyder, Stanley Snyder v. City of Los Angeles, Gloria Guardado, Raymond Guardado, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive
Published: Apr. 26, 2014 | Result Date: Aug. 2, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC044442 Settlement – $140,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Richard S. Stout
(Law Office of Richard S. Stout)
Defendant
Christopher L. Thomas
(Law Offices of Hartsuyker, Stratman & Wi)
Kimberly R. Willis
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Facts
Vivian and Stanley Snyder sued the City of Los Angeles and others based on a trip and fall accident.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The Snyders claimed that on Nov. 24, 2010, Vivian tripped and fell on a raised portion of concrete curb in Los Angeles. She sued the city, as well as Raymond Guardado and Gloria Guardado.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The Guardados moved for summary judgment, arguing that they were not responsible for the accident because they did not own the property where Snyder was injured.
Result
The court granted summary judgment for the Guardados. The Snyders settled with the city for $140,000.
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