Legal Case Summary

Kerry Walls v. Central Contra Costa Transit A


Date Argued: Fri May 13 2011
Case Number: 10-15967
Docket Number: 7845791
Judges:Rosenthal, Fletcher B. , Thomas
Duration: 20 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Kerry Walls v. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (Docket Number: 7845791)** **Court:** [Specify Court if known] **Date Filed:** [Specify Date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Kerry Walls - **Defendant:** Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) **Case Overview:** Kerry Walls brought a lawsuit against the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, alleging negligence and seeking damages for an incident that occurred while using the transit services. The plaintiff claims that the transit authority failed to provide a safe environment for passengers, leading to her injury. **Facts of the Case:** - Plaintiff Kerry Walls was utilizing the services provided by Central Contra Costa Transit Authority on [insert date of incident]. - It is alleged that during the course of her transit experience, Walls encountered a hazardous condition (specifics needed, e.g., a slippery floor, lack of signage, etc.) which resulted in an injury. - Walls claims the CCCTA had prior knowledge of the hazardous condition and failed to address it adequately. - As a result of the injury, Walls seeks compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages associated with the incident. **Legal Issues:** - Determination of the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority’s liability for negligence. - Examination of the duty of care owed by the transit authority to its passengers and whether that duty was breached. - Assessment of the causation link between the alleged negligence and the plaintiff’s injuries. **Procedural Posture:** The case was filed in [provide court details]. The defendant has filed a response denying the allegations and asserting defenses against the claims made by the plaintiff. Pre-trial motions and discovery processes are currently ongoing as both parties prepare for trial (if applicable) or seek a settlement. **Outcomes (if available):** - [Note any motions filed, rulings made, or settlements reached if applicable.] **Next Steps:** - Continued preparations for trial unless a settlement is reached. - Possible motions for summary judgment or other pre-trial motions may be filed by either party. **Conclusion:** The case of Kerry Walls v. Central Contra Costa Transit Authority highlights important issues of public transit safety and liability for injuries sustained by passengers. The outcome may hinge on the establishment of negligence and the duty of care afforded to passengers by transit authorities. (Note: For accurate details and specific dates related to the procedural history, please refer to official court documents or legal databases.)

Kerry Walls v. Central Contra Costa Transit A


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