Martignetti v. Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. et al.

Defendant Schindler Elevator Corporation’s (Doe 4) Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Defendant Kone Inc.’s (Doe 3) Motion for Summary Judgment, or, in the Alternative, for Summary Adjudication is also GRANTED. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(p)(2). Summary judgment is entered in favor of Defendants Schindler Elevator Corporation and Kone, Inc. and against Plaintiff Paul Martignetti.

In the complaint, Plaintiff alleges that on December 31, 2015, Plaintiff was exiting an elevator at his workplace when the elevator malfunctioned, causing severe injuries. Plaintiff asserts three causes of action against Defendants Schindler and Kone (along with other defendants): negligence; premises liability; and strict products liability. Schindler and Kone have moved for summary judgment. Plaintiff has not opposed the motions

SCHINDLER’S MOTION

Plaintiff contends that while he was exiting the elevator in question, the elevator’s sensors failed