Gill v. TamalpaisUnionHigh School Dist.
Plaintiff Jennifer Gill suffered a cut on her face when she collided with the metal pole supporting an outdoor basketball backboard. The pole was on premises of defendant Tamalpais Union High School District (Tamalpais). While still on Tamalpais property awaiting first aid treatment from Presidio Sport & Medicine (Presidio), Gill fell off a raised counter and suffered additional injuries. A jury found for Gill, apportioning 60 percent of the responsibility for her damages to Tamalpais and 40 percent to Presidio. The jury awarded Gill approximately $477,000 for economic and non-economic losses. After applying Proposition 51, the court entered judgment for Gill against Tamalpais in the amount of $336,932. On Tamalpaiss cross-complaint against Presidio for indemnification, the judge entered judgment in favor of Tamalpais for $50,572.80. All parties have appealed, and the appeals have been consolidated. The judgment, and the order denying Presidios motion for judgment NOV are affirmed.
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