Gabriel Carranza vs. The Home Depot

Case Background

On October 21, 2022, Gabriel Carranza filed a premises liability case against The Home Depot alleging negligence. The trip and fall case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Shirley K. Watkins presided over this case. [Case number: 22VECV01693]

Cause

On July 2, 2021, Gabriel Carranza, the Plaintiff, was shopping at Home Depot at 16800 Roscoe Blvd, Van Nuys, California 91406. As he exited the store, he stumbled over a low-hanging wire or cable used to connect the display barbecue grills. The wire, being close to the ground, was hard to see and placed in a walkway where customers frequently passed. Consequently, he fell to the ground. He suffered both physical and emotional injuries, along with various economic and non-economic damages.

Damages

Due to the Defendant’s negligence, Plaintiff experienced several damages, including bodily injury, past and future medical bills, and related expenses. Additionally, the Plaintiff endured mental suffering, physical pain, loss of enjoyment in life, physical impairment, and general inconvenience. Anxiety and emotional distress also resulted from the Defendant’s ac