Sidewalk

$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more

Seattle Woman Wins $13 Million in Landmark Sidewalk Fall Lawsuit

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Seattle, WA — A Seattle courtroom has concluded a significant personal injury lawsuit with a jury awarding $13 million to a woman who was severely injured after tripping and falling on an uneven city sidewalk. The decision arrived after the plaintiff, Leslie Franklin, a 68-year-old retiree, filed suit against both the City of Seattle and the real estate company responsible for the adjacent property. Franklin sustained irreversible injuries, including a severe brain injury, as a result of her fall. The medical documentation presented at trial elucidated that these injuries have drastically altered her quality of … Read more

Local Man Found Not Guilty in Nighttime Sidewalk Incident; Defense Criticizes Police Investigation

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Lawrence, KS — A Lawrence man has been cleared of all charges linked to a confrontation on a city sidewalk late one night, prompting his defense to claim a significant lapse in police investigation efforts. The verdict was delivered after a brief yet contentious trial that questioned the conduct of the officers involved and the integrity of their investigation. The accused, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons, faced allegations stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred shortly after midnight last year. During the trial, his attorney argued that Lawrence police had failed to … Read more

Seattle Jury Grants $13 Million to Woman Injured in Sidewalk Fall

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark ruling, a Seattle jury has awarded $13 million to a woman left severely injured after tripping and falling on an uneven city sidewalk. This substantial settlement marks one of the highest for such an injury in recent Seattle history, spotlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and city maintenance responsibilities. The incident, which occurred in 2018 near the Seattle Center, changed the life of the victim, Patricia Dowd, a 61-year-old former financial analyst. Dowd tripped on a raised section of sidewalk, resulting in debilitating injuries that have kept her from … Read more