BM&S Partner Sheryl Sanford and Associate John Caruso Secure Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Claim

Written by Sheryl A. Sanford and John Caruso

Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Sheryl Sanford and Associate John Caruso successfully secured summary judgment in a premises liability case involving a plaintiff who alleged he was injured in a trip-and-fall accident.

The plaintiff, who claimed to have tripped over a crack near a storage unit he had rented for over 10 years, brought the lawsuit despite the fact that his employment at the premises had been terminated for cause two months prior to the incident. The alleged defect measured less than 1/4 inch in height and was located approximately 10 feet away from the plaintiff’s rented unit.

Sheryl and John presented compelling testimony demonstrating that:

  • The plaintiff had walked through the area at least once a week for a decade without ever noticing the alleged defect.
  • The plaintiff only became aware of the alleged defect after his unwitnessed accident.
  • The alleged defect was deemed trivial as a matter of law and did not constitute a hazardous condition.

The court’s decision to grant summary judgment highlights BM&S’s dedication to securing favorable outcomes for our clients through strategic advocacy and thorough legal analysis.

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