Tricia Kirby vs Brent Lay, et al

Case Background

On April 25, 2019, Plaintiff Tricia Kirby filed a Premises Liability and Workplace Injury Case in the California State, Santa Cruz County, Superior Court (Case number: 19CV01267). Syda Kosofsky Cogliati presided over this case.

Cause

Tricia Kirby worked as a dental hygienist for Defendant Brent C. Lay at his dental office in Santa Cruz County, California. On February 8, 2018, Kirby tripped over a loose, unrestrained cord near the patient chair while performing her duties. The fall caused significant injuries. Defendant Lay, responsible for maintaining workplace safety, failed to eliminate hazards in the dental office, creating unsafe conditions. Additionally, he did not procure the legally required Worker’s Compensation Insurance to protect employees. These failures directly contributed to Kirby's dental office injury.

Injuries

Kirby sustained physical injuries from the fall, including harm to her neck and other areas in a Workplace Injury Case.