Rodolfo Sanchez v. Valerie Dingwall

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Trial
03/24/25 – 04/03/25

Summary

In this premises liability action, plaintiff, a landscape worker, who suffered serious injuries when his chainsaw allegedly struck a metal cord while trimming trees and bushes, accused defendant property owner of hiring him to do a job that required a license and failing to identify the supposed hazard on the property.

The defense contends that the work did not require a license and challenges the claim that the cord caused the injury.

Outcome

For the plaintiff as to liability. Settlement as to damages during that phase of trial.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Frederick Shaller
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Spring Street Courthouse
Case Number
22STCV09063
Industry
Insurance, Agriculture
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Sanchez, Rodolfo
Defense
Dingwall, Valerie
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAR
24
MAR
25
MAR
26
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAR
27
AM Session
Openings - Damages
2 Chapters
APR
3

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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