Posted in on December 10, 2015
$45,000.00 Judgment For Man Struck by Falling Light Fixture In El Torito Restaurant
The Law Offices of Howard Alan Kitay obtained a $45,000.00 Judgment for a San Diego man who was struck by a falling light fixture in an El Torito Restaurant. The insecurely attached light fixture came loose due to vibrations from loud disco music played in the bar area. The plaintiff sustained an injury to his shoulder, which eventually healed. He was evaluated in the Emergency Room, diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon, and received physical therapy. His medical bills totaled $8300.00.
El Torito insisted the incident was not their fault and refused to settle the case.
The Law Offices of Howard Alan Kitay filed suit in San Diego Superior Court. At trial, El Torito again claimed the incident was not their fault, as they had no prior notice the fixture was loose. After a four day trial, the jury determined the fixture came loose as a result of the loud disco music, and that El Torito should have periodically checked to make sure the fixture was secure. Because they did not, the jury found El Torito negligent, and awarded plaintiff $45,000.00.