Case Number:
20STCV37624
Hearing Date:
January 13, 2023
Dept:
31 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT





MICHAEL MORRIS,


Plaintiff,


vs.



SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL.,




Defendant(s).



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CASE NO: 20STCV37624



[TENTATIVE] ORDER SUSTAINING DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND



Dept. 31

1:30 p.m.

January 13, 2023






1. Background
Plaintiff Michael Morris (Plaintiff) filed this action against Defendant Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Defendant) for injuries Plaintiff allegedly sustained when a chair inside the courtroom at the Van Nuys Courthouse collapsed as Plaintiff sat down. The complaint asserted causes of action for general negligence and premises liability against Defendant.


The Court heard