Tramell Davis v. The Geo Group, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On June 12, 2019, Davis commenced this action in Los Angeles Superior Court. (Notice of Removal (“NoR”) ¶ 1 (Docket No. 1-1)). In Davis’ Complaint, he alleges the following categories of damages: (i) wage loss; (ii) hospital and medical expenses; (iii) general damage; (iv) loss of earning capacity; and (v) other damage “as proof may be shown at trial.” (NoR, Ex. A (“Complaint”) at 3, ¶ 11). In addition, the Civil Case ______________________________________________________________________________
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 19-10865-MWF (ASx) Date: March 31, 2020 Title: Tramell Davis v. The GEO Group, Inc. Cover Sheet alleges damages of an unlimited amount, exceeding $25,000. (NoR, Ex. C (“Civil Case Cover Sheet”) at 2).
The Complaint contains the following allegations:
Davis was a resident of the Male Community Reentry Program in Long Beach, California. (Complaint at 4). On November 11, 2017, Davis’ bedroom ceiling collapsed onto him, causing Davis to fall to the floor. (Id.). Based on the above allegations, Davis asserts the following three claims: (i) personal injury; (ii) premises liability; and…