Tamara Steele v. Safeway, Inc.

Tacoma, Washington personal injury slip and fall premises liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.

This case was filed in the Pierce County Superior Court, 24-00002-07846-6, and was removed to federal court by Safeway.



Premises liability law in Washington State is a set of rules that govern when a property owner is responsible for injuries that occur on their property:



Property owners have a duty of care

Property owners are legally required to ensure their property is safe for visitors, employees, and patrons.

Property owners are not automatically liable

Property owners are not automatically liable for injuries that occur on their property.

Property owners can be held liable if they



Created or allowed a dangerous condition

Knew or should have known about the dangerous condition

Had a reasonable opportunity to fix the hazard or warn people of the danger



Examples of premises liability claims



A business owner fails to periodically check for puddles of water on the floor

A property owner fails to keep their property in good repair



Statute of limitations



The statute of limitations for premises liability claims in Washington State is usually three years from the date of the accident.

Compensation



A plaintiff can sue for compensatory damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

10/18/2024 14 STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF ALL CLAIMS WITH PREJUDICE by parties (Hormann, Kevin) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

10/18/2024 15 ORDER signed by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan, re 14 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Plaintiff's Claims Against Defendant with Prejudice. It is hereby ORDERED that all claims herein be dismissed with prejudice and without costs or attorney's fees to any party. (SNP) (Entered: 10/18/2024)