Dangerous Condition Public Property

Serious burns to young camper result in verdict against park district. $2.9 million. Alameda County.

Severe burns to 10-year-old's hand and arm in fire-pit accident.

Case Name: Fabio Hornischer v. East Bay Regional Park District, et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property

15-year-old dies after being struck by car at dangerous crossing on way to school bus. $20 million. San Bernardino County.

School district hides evidence of its negligence in selection of bus stop locations and is sanctioned by court before trial. Later argues value of adopted son's death.

Case Name: Jong Ja Jun v. Chaffey Joint Union High School District and Imelda Hughes
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, July 30, 2015
Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Wrongful Death

Dangerous sidewalk over freeway causes fall, $1.77 million verdict. Demanded $399,999. Santa Clara County.

When scientist trips on sidewalk, city and state argue over who is responsible for inspection of the sidewalk.

Case Name: Thibadeau v. State of California
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, June 05, 2015
Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Sidewalk Accident

Water district pipe leaks, damages commercial buildings. Contra Costa County.

Public water line leak alleged to damage commercial buildings. $331,000 net verdict after defendant had offered $1 million per CCP 998.

Case Name: Kelly v. Contra Costa Water District
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, August 09, 2013
Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Real Estate Condemnation

Woman trips at night on raised sidewalk. Jury awards $493,000 and defendant made no offer. Los Angeles County.

61-year-old woman trips on raised sidewalk at night, breaking her arm. Defendant apartment complex denied fault for tree roots raising the sidewalk.

Case Name: Barbara Ferren v. Valley Village South Apartments, a California General Partnership; City of Los Angeles; County of Los Angeles; State of California/CALTRANS, and DOES 1 through 100, Inclusive
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Sidewalk Accident, Slip and Fall