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Christine Funderwhite v. La Taverna Restaurant

Date: 03-01-2002

Case Number: 9709691

Judge: Unknown

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Warren A. Hampton, Law Offices of Hampton & McCreary, Lionville, Pennsylvania and John J. Breen, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Defendant's Attorney: Christopher E. Dougherty of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description:

Premises liabidlity - slip and fall with broken ankle. Christine Funderwhite slipped and fell breaking her ankle while leaving the La Taverna Restaurant. She claimed that the restaurant's door mat caused her to fall. The restaurant claimed that other visitors to the restaurant that night had no trouble entering or leaving the restaurant and that there was no snow or ice on the ground. The restaurant further claimed that Ms. Funderwhite was looking away from the door as the left the restuarant.

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Christine Funderwhite v. La Taverna Restaurant?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Christine Funderwhite v. La Taverna Restaurant?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Christine Funderwhite v. La Taverna Restaurant?

Plaintiff's attorney: Warren A. Hampton, Law Offices of Hampton & McCreary, Lionville, Pennsylvania and John J. Breen, West Chester, Pennsylvania. Defendant's attorney: Christopher E. Dougherty of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When was Christine Funderwhite v. La Taverna Restaurant decided?

This case was decided on March 1, 2002.