A lady in Louisiana, USA is suing the owner of her townhouse for negligence because she slipped down some stairs. She, Jean Dixon says that the carpet is defective. Have a read of the story below…
The incident occurred on Feb. 17, 2010 as Dixon was attempting to descend downstairs of her townhouse, when she slipped and fell.
Dixon accuses the defendants of negligence by stating the handrail was defective, incomplete and wobbly and the stairs were inconsistent in size, with improperly designed tread. She states that the stairway had defective carpet, which caused her to slip.
The defendants are also accused of failing to warn Dixon of the defective and dangerous stairway and failing to maintain or repair the stairway.
The plaintiff is seeking damages for pain and suffering, disability, loss of functional capacity, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, permanent scarring and disability, humiliation, pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses, interest and court costs.
Dixon is represented by Metairie attorney Glenn C. McGovern. A jury trial is requested.
U.S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt is assigned to the case.
Source: http://www.louisianarecord.com/news/233491-woman-claims-carpet-was-defective-in-suit-against-usaa
Whether she wins the court case or not, it’s a reminder to get carpet properly installed by professionals AND to make sure your tenants aren’t retarded or crazy!
