his was a dangerous condition of public property case involving a roadway defect caused by a sunken trench left after construction work performed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the City of Los Angeles. The trench was not properly maintained or repaired, creating a hazardous condition. The plaintiff, while riding his motorcycle and participating in a charitable ride, struck the defect located in a shadowed area beneath an overpass, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. He sustained multiple orthopedic injuries, including a significant hand injury resulting in permanent impairment.
After extensive litigation and depositions, the case resolved for $425,000. This case highlights the complexities of pursuing claims against government entities and the importance of complying with strict procedural requirements, including timely government claims, in California public entity cases.