Case Background

Praxedes Benitez lived in Los Angeles County. On November 8, 2020, she walked along a public sidewalk in Los Angeles. The sidewalk belonged to the City of Los Angeles. According to her complaint, the walkway was not properly inspected, maintained, or repaired. Benitez claimed the City and unnamed defendants shared responsibility for its condition.

Cause

While walking with due care, Benitez tripped and fell on the sidewalk. She alleged the surface was dangerous because of poor maintenance and neglect. She argued the City failed to perform inspections, make repairs, or warn pedestrians about the hazard. She further alleged the City’s employees created or ignored the condition. She maintained the City and Does 1 to 20 knew, or reasonably should have known, about the risk before her fall.

Injury