A recent court filing has brought to light a negligence case involving multiple business entities accused of creating hazardous conditions that led to severe injuries. Lori Reed filed the complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on July 14, 2024, against Mobil Country Club and several other companies.
The lawsuit revolves around an incident that occurred on August 5, 2022. According to the complaint, Lori Reed was walking on a sidewalk at Mobil Country Club's senior mobile home park located at 107 Wilderness Road in Rancho Cordova when she tripped and fell due to an uneven and raised surface. Reed alleges that this dangerous condition was negligently created and maintained by the defendants: Mobil Country Club, Storz Management Company, Veteran Pipeline Construction, Charge Inc., Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and up to 100 unnamed individuals or entities referred to as DOES.
Reed's complaint states that these entities failed in their duty to control, manage, maintain, warn about, and make safe the premises. "Defendants negligently created an uneven and raised surface of the sidewalk/walkway located at the premises so as to make it unsafe," reads one part of the document. The plaintiff further asserts that these actions exposed her to an unreasonable risk of harm.
The legal document elaborates on how each defendant is connected to the alleged negligence. For instance, Storz Management Company is described as managing manufactured homes and RV communities at the premises. Veteran Pipeline Construction is noted for providing end-to-end gas distribution design and construction services there. Charge Inc. is mentioned as offering design, procurement, and construction services at the site. PG&E is identified as a utility company responsible for providing natural gas and electric service.
Reed claims that all defendants were acting within their employment scope when they committed these negligent acts or omissions. She argues that they either knew or should have known about the hazardous condition but failed to take corrective measures or provide adequate warnings.
As a result of this negligence, Reed says she sustained significant injuries affecting her health, strength, activity levels, nervous system, and overall well-being. She has incurred medical expenses for treatment and anticipates future costs related to ongoing care. Additionally, Reed claims lost earnings due to her inability to work following the incident.
The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief from the court: general compensatory damages for pain and suffering; economic damages covering medical expenses; lost earnings; property damage; prejudgment and post-judgment interest; reasonable attorney fees; and any other relief deemed fair by the court.
Representing Lori Reed are attorneys Robert A. Piering (State Bar No. 166858), John D. Beals (State Bar No. 200596), and Alexis T. Stewart (State Bar No.: 342167) from Piering Law Firm based in Sacramento.