Case Background

David Beri and his wife, Eva Beri, lived in Los Angeles. On May 12, 2021, David walked along the sidewalk at 1613 South Beverly Drive. The walkway was broken, uneven, and allegedly unsafe for pedestrians. The property fell under the control of the City of Los Angeles and property owner Rochelle C. Feldman.

Cause

While walking late at night, David tripped on the dilapidated sidewalk and fell. The Plaintiffs alleged the City designed and maintained the sidewalk but allowed it to remain dangerous. They claimed Feldman, as a property owner, failed to manage or repair the condition. They further argued the hazard existed long enough for Defendants to discover and fix it but they did not. The Plaintiffs asserted the sidewalk violated municipal codes meant to protect pedestrians.

Injury

David suffered physical and emotional injuries from the fall. He reported permanent harm to his body a