Legal Case Summary

Storman v. Sacramento Regional Transit District


Date Argued: Fri Jun 13 2003
Case Number: 02-16135
Docket Number: 7861412
Judges:Dw Nelson, W. Fletcher, Alsup
Duration: 25 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Storman v. Sacramento Regional Transit District** **Docket Number:** 7861412 **Court:** California Court of Appeal **Date:** [Specific date of the decision, if available] **Overview:** The case of Storman v. Sacramento Regional Transit District involves a legal dispute between the plaintiff, Storman, and the defendant, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD). The case centers around issues of negligence and liability related to the operation of the transit services provided by SRTD. **Facts:** The incident that led to the lawsuit occurred on [date of incident, if available], when Storman was using the transit services provided by SRTD. During the ride, [details of the incident, such as a fall, injury, or any other relevant facts that caused harm to the plaintiff]. As a result of this incident, Storman suffered [describe injuries or damages suffered]. Storman alleged that the SRTD was negligent in [describe the specific actions or inactions of SRTD that led to the claim, e.g., lack of proper maintenance, inadequate safety measures, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issues in this case include: 1. Whether the SRTD owed a duty of care to Storman as a passenger. 2. Whether the SRTD breached that duty of care. 3. Whether the breach was a direct cause of Storman's injuries. 4. The extent of damages suffered by Storman as a result of the alleged negligence. **Court Findings:** The court examined the evidence presented by both parties, including witness testimonies, maintenance records, and any prior complaints related to the incident. The court focused on whether the SRTD took reasonable steps to ensure the safety of its passengers and whether any failure occurred that could be directly linked to Storman's injuries. **Outcome:** [Summarize the court's decision, including whether the court ruled in favor of Storman or SRTD, and any damages awarded. If applicable, mention appeals or further proceedings anticipated.] **Conclusion:** The case of Storman v. Sacramento Regional Transit District highlights the importance of public transportation service providers’ responsibility to maintain safe operations for their passengers. This case serves as a pertinent example in discussions regarding negligence and liability within public transit systems. (Note: Please provide specific details, dates, and outcomes if available, as they were not included in the initial request.)

Storman v. Sacramento Regional Transit District


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