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Sacramento County Agrees to Pay $7,500 to Settle Slip and Fall Claim
On July 29, 2002, the County of Sacramento agreed to pay a woman $7,500 who slipped and fell while attempting to use the toilet the Sacramento Main Jail.
Denise Gilliatt was moved into a cell that jail staff knew had a water leak. Gilliatt requested to be moved to another cell, but jail staff refused. Gilliatt slipped and fell while attempting to use the toilet, suffering a concussion, blurred vision, muffled hearing and a jammed index finger.
The County settled Gilliatt’s claim without a suit. Gilliatt was represented by Gregory Foster of Sacramento, California. See: Sacramento County Liability Claim No. L0200506
Denise Gilliatt was moved into a cell that jail staff knew had a water leak. Gilliatt requested to be moved to another cell, but jail staff refused. Gilliatt slipped and fell while attempting to use the toilet, suffering a concussion, blurred vision, muffled hearing and a jammed index finger.
The County settled Gilliatt’s claim without a suit. Gilliatt was represented by Gregory Foster of Sacramento, California. See: Sacramento County Liability Claim No. L0200506
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Sacramento County Liability Claim
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Cite | No. L0200506 |
| Level | Administrative Agency |
| Conclusion | Settlement |
| Damages | 7,500.00 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |