San Francisco Settles Sidewalk Fall Case for $45K
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Case Background
On October 4, 2021, Plaintiff Ada M. Guzman exited public transportation near 783 Mission Street in San Francisco. As she walked along the sidewalk, she encountered an unmarked hole in the pavement. The area was managed and maintained by the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Public Works. The hole created a hazardous condition on public property, which Plaintiff alleged remained unaddressed despite the City’s responsibility to keep sidewalks reasonably safe for public use.
Cause
Guzman argued that the Defendants negligently owned, managed, and maintained the sidewalk. She claimed they failed to inspect the area properly and failed to warn pedestrians about the dangerous condition. According to her complaint, Defendants either knew or should have known about the unmarked hole through reasonable care. By failing to repair or warn against the hazard, Defendants created conditions that directly led to Guzman’s fall and subsequent injuries.
Injury
The fall caused Guzman significant personal injuries. She alleged these injuries impaired her daily functio
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