Woman trips at night on raised sidewalk. Jury awards $493,000 and defendant made no offer. Los Angeles County.
Summary
61-year-old woman trips on raised sidewalk at night, breaking her arm. Defendant apartment complex denied fault for tree roots raising the sidewalk.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior, Van Nuys/ LC085961
- Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Sidewalk Accident, Slip and Fall
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Law Office of Bryman & Apelian by Mark D. Apelian, Calabasas
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Attorney for the Defendant: Belofsky & Hanker, LLP by David A. Belofsky, Torrance