Trip Slip & Fall
We secured a $4.5M verdict for a trip-and-fall accident against the City of San Diego.
Mark Lehn Brownlee, a resident of San Diego, filed a lawsuit against the City of San Diego for injuries sustained from tripping over a raised section of the sidewalk on September 13, 2018. The lawsuit alleged that the City of San Diego owned and managed a property on Diamond St., San Diego, where a tree's roots had caused the sidewalk to become uneven. Despite prior attempts to repair the sidewalk with asphalt, the repairs were done negligently, leaving a hazardous ridge that caused Brownlee's fall.
The City of San Diego is also held accountable for failing to properly maintain the sidewalk and provide adequate lighting. The complaint further claims that the City was aware of the sidewalk's dangerous condition but did not take appropriate measures to fix it or warn the public. As a result of the fall, Brownlee suffered severe injuries to his head, shoulder, knee, and wrist.
Brownlee was seeking damages for his injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, and other related costs. The complaint included causes of action for premises liability, negligence, and negligent hiring, supervision, and retention of the third party responsible for the inadequate repairs.
After a 3-week trial, the jury found the City at fault for negligence and premises liability and awarded our client with a verdict of $4.5M.
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Angela Ness
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