Kenneth Larsen v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
Plaintiff commenced this action in Los Angeles County Superior Court on January 31, 2024. (Complaint (Docket No. 1, Ex. A)). On September 3, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Statement of Damages indicating that Plaintiff seeks at least $5,500,000 in damages. (Statement of Damages (Docket No. 1, Ex. D)). On September 30, 2024, Defendants filed the Notice of Removal. (Docket No. 1). ______________________________________________________________________________
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 24-08407-MWF (JPRx) Date: March 20, 2025 Title: Kenneth Larsen v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. et al. Plaintiff alleges that he visited a Home Depot store located in West Hills, California, on or around January 14, 2023. (Complaint ¶¶ 6-7). Plaintiff alleges that because of Defendants’ failure to keep the property in safe condition, “Plaintiff was caused to slip and/or trip and fall at the Subject Property due to a dangerous condition thereby causing her [sic] to sustain the injuries and damages complained of herein.” (Id. ¶¶ 8-10). On the basis of these allegations, Plaintiff brings causes of action for negligence and premises liability…