An unexpected incident at a popular retail store has led to a lawsuit that could have significant repercussions for both the plaintiff and the defendant. On June 3, 2024, Angelina Kwong filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against Lululemon USA Inc., alleging personal injuries sustained at one of their stores.
According to the court documents, Angelina Kwong was shopping at the Lululemon Athletica Store located at 334 Santana Row, Unit 1035, San Jose, California on June 6, 2022. While she was in a dressing room trying on clothes, an employee allegedly "negligently, violently, and abruptly" opened the door without warning and slammed it into her body. This sudden action caused severe and disabling injuries to Kwong. The complaint asserts that Lululemon's negligence in managing their premises directly led to this unfortunate event.
Kwong’s attorney, Gerald Labovitch from the Law Offices of Gerald Labovitch based in Encino, California, argues that Lululemon failed to maintain a safe environment for its customers. The lawsuit claims that the store was in an "unsafe, dangerous, and defective condition," which they failed to rectify or warn customers about. This negligence allegedly resulted in serious physical harm to Kwong. The complaint states: "Defendants carelessly and negligently caused and allowed said premises to be unsafe... although Defendants knew or should have known of said condition(s)."
The filing details multiple forms of damages sought by Kwong. She is requesting general damages for pain and suffering as well as special damages covering medical expenses incurred due to her injuries. Additionally, she seeks compensation for future medical costs and loss of earnings due to her inability to work following the incident. The exact amounts are yet unspecified but will be determined during the trial process.
In addition to these compensations, Kwong is also seeking prejudgment interest under Civil Code §3291 and reimbursement for all legal costs incurred during this litigation process. The comprehensive nature of these demands underscores the severity of her injuries and the impact on her life.
Representing Kwong is Gerald Labovitch who has been practicing law with his firm based out of Ventura Boulevard in Encino. The case is being presided over by Judge C. Roman under Case ID 24CV440352.