San Francisco Trip-and-Fall Case Settles for $300K
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Case Background
On May 21, 2020, Marie Thornton walked along the Legion of Honor Side Path in San Francisco. The path ran near the Lincoln Park Golf Course and connected to trails in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Thornton moved northbound on the pedestrian walkway. The area contained broken fencing, neglected landscaping, and overgrown foliage. Some remnants of the fence protruded from the ground and blended with surrounding plants. The site lacked lighting and warnings.
Cause
Thornton tripped over wires from a broken section of chain link fence concealed by foliage. She argued the City and County of San Francisco negligently designed, maintained, and managed the pathway. She also alleged officials ignored a known hazard. The broken fencing, overgrown foliage, poor lighting, and lack of signage created a concealed trap. Thornton claimed the dangerous condition existed long enough for repairs or warnings, but no preventive measures occurred.
Injury
Thornton fell forward onto the pathway. She
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