Premises Liability

Trip-and-fall in parking lot results in 998 offer of $150,000 but verdict is for $2.45 million with 65% against defendant Walmart.

CIty of Los Angeles is said to negligently inspect and maintain its property. City says it has never happened before and it had no duty to inspect.

Fixed roof-access ladder falls off building with contractor on it.

Walmart’s self-service water dispenser causes dangerous condition resulting in slip-and-fall.

Union Oil Company failed to meet state standards to clean up oil fields when the wells were shut down. Land is later sold for residential use.

Landlord had actual notice of the dangerous condition due to complaints by plaintiff and other tenants, but contended such notice had to be in writing.

Plaintiff beat CCP 998 demand.

Shower head pops plaintiff in the eye, causing serious injury. Hotel had been told about the problem shower head.

School district says plaintiff tripped during gym class.

Intoxicated men get into a fight with security guards.

Carpet still wet from cleaning is blamed in slip and fall; extent of head injury disputed.

Retiree slips on wet floor in movie theatre on rainy day in 2016. Plaintiff beats CCP 998.

Climber is seriously injured in fall; defense claims assumption of the risk.

Property manager had actual notice of the defective door.