San Francisco Sidewalk Injury Case Settles for $250K
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Case Background
On September 22, 2023, Mary Feller walked along the sidewalk near 3400 Lawton Street in San Francisco. The property belonged to Defendant Tilo Dickopp. The sidewalk section adjacent to the residence was uneven and raised, creating a hazard. The City and County of San Francisco also shared responsibility for the public property. Gordon Feller, Mary’s husband, accompanied her at the time.
Cause
Mary tripped over the raised sidewalk section and fell. She alleged that Dickopp and Does 1–20 had actual notice of the defect, which created an unsafe condition for pedestrians. Records showed the City notified Dickopp of the hazard on January 25, 2022, and again on July 27, 2022. Despite these warnings, no repairs or warnings were provided. Plaintiffs argued that both the property owner and the City failed to act, directly leading to the accident.
Injury
The fall caused Mary to suffer serious injuries requiring medical treatment. Gordon witnessed the incident and claimed emotional distress. The physical
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