Case Number:
19STCV25580
Hearing Date:
December 29, 2020
Dept:
31


SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT




MICHAEL GUNNELL,


Plaintiff(s),


vs.



CITY OF BURBANK, ET AL.,




Defendant(s).


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CASE NO: 19STCV25580



[TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT



Dept. 31

1:30 p.m.

December 29, 2020




Background
Plaintiff, Michael Gunnell (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant City of Burbank (“Defendant”) for injuries arising from Plaintiff’s fall on a public sidewalk while riding his skateboard.

The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk when he was thrown off the skateboard because of the dangerous condition of an uneven sidewalk that was obstructed by a shadow from a large tree.

The compla