Law on Edge: Can You Sue the City for a Broken Sidewalk?
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Can you really sue the city if a cracked sidewalk or busted roadway causes your injury? In this debut episode of Law on Edge on The AM Sidebar, California trial attorney Eric Ganci breaks down Restivo v. City of Petaluma and explains what it takes to prove government liability under California Government Code §835.
From skateboards to courtroom strategy, Eric reveals why proving “notice” is the key to winning these cases, how this ruling compares to Ortega v. Kmart, and what both trial lawyers and everyday citizens need to know when the streets aren’t safe.
Law on Edge is your weekly legal edge: sharp insights on California’s newest laws, courtroom strategies, and headline-worthy cases: all in 10 minutes or less!
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