Alma Gonzalez, an Individual vs. City of Glendale, a Public Entity, et al.

Case Background

On April 13, 2022, Alma Gonzalez filed a premises liability lawsuit after a slip-and-fall at a premises owned and maintained by The Americana At Brand, LLC. Gonzalez alleged that the dangerous and slippery conditions existed because of negligence and failure to maintain the premises in a safe condition. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Michele E. Flurer, Steven A. Ellis, and Lynne M. Hobbs presided over the case. [Case number: 22STCV12498]

Cause

On or around April 3, 2021, Plaintiff Alma Gonzalez was injured on Defendant The Americana At Brand, LLC, premises due to their negligence. The Defendant owned, maintained, and operated the premises at 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA. Due to their negligence, an unknown substance or debris accumulated, making the area slippery and dangerous. The Defendants failed to take appropriate actions to secure the area, such as barring access, warning of the hazardous condition, or controlling foot traffic in the dangerous area. While walking on the premises, Plaintiff slipped or tripped on the substance or debris that had been allowed to accumulate. The actions of the Defendants, or their employees, fell below the standard of care and directly caused Plaintiff’s injuries.

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