The L.A. Times reports that the family of a toddler who died after falling 30 feet from a luxury box at the Staples Center has sued the owner and operator of the arena. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants allowed a dangerous condition - a poorly designed barrier - to exist at the Staples Center.
The lawsuit further asserts that ownership also failed to provide any warnings of the dangerous condition.
Under California law owners and occupiers of businesses, land and homes have a responsibility to maintain their property and keep it safe. Owners/occupiers are required to take care of any known dangers, and to provide adequate warning of potential dangers.
If you are injured on someone else's property - be it a sporting event, a grocery store or even a friend's house - as the result of a dangerous condition on that property, the owner or occupier may be found negligent and liable. It is important to speak to a knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to evaluate your claim and protect your right to sue.
Here, the lawsuit alleged that the owners of the Staples Center allowed the dangerous condition to persist because having the lower barriers and unobstructed view would bring in more money.
For more information, or if you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous condition on another's property, please contact the knowledgeable Los Angeles premises liability lawyers at The Chahine Law Firm for a free consultation.
