Sara Black Settles Sidewalk Injury Case for $300K
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Case Background
Sara Black walked southbound along a public sidewalk on Main Street in Los Angeles on February 14, 2023. The sidewalk was owned, maintained, and controlled by the City of Los Angeles. While approaching San Juan Avenue, she encountered a large uneven section of the walkway. The defect created a vertical height difference exceeding 2.5 inches.
Cause
Black tripped over this sidewalk defect and fell. She alleged the City of Los Angeles knew about the condition but failed to repair it. According to her complaint, the City permitted the hazard to remain, creating a dangerous condition of public property. The failure to maintain or reconstruct the sidewalk, despite knowledge of the risk, became the central cause of her legal dispute with the City.
Injury
The fall caused multiple facial fractures. Black required surgical reduction and fixation to treat her injuries. She experienced significant pain and impairment from the incident. Her injuries disrup
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