Parking Lot Slip and Fall Results in Broken Ankle
Scott Macdonald and Eric Macdonald secured a jury verdict in an alleged dangerous condition case in Orange County on July 29, 2025. Our clients owned a strip mall which included parking in front of businesses. Plaintiff had been working at a bar on the night in question and was headed to another bar at our client’s property when the incident occurred. She stepped out of her vehicle and rolled her ankle in a pothole in the asphalt. She broke her ankle but did not seek any immediate medical treatment. She eventually presented to the hospital and was put into a cast. Subsequent medical visits and therapy allegedly did not cure the pain. At trial, it was argued that defendants should have known of the dangerous condition. Defendants argued that the pothole was open and obvious. Plaintiff sought nearly a million dollars in lifetime pain and suffering and waived all economic loss. The jury ultimately awarded $50,000 and put 40% comparative fault on plaintiff.