In a gripping legal battle unfolding in San Francisco, a plaintiff has accused a local business of negligence that led to severe personal injuries. Justin Tienken-Harder filed the complaint against Archimedes Banya SF, LLC, on October 1, 2024, in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco. The case centers around an incident at the defendant's premises that allegedly resulted in significant physical harm to Tienken-Harder.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on May 17, 2024, when Justin Tienken-Harder visited Archimedes Banya SF, LLC's premises located at 748 Innes Ave, San Francisco. According to the complaint, upon entry, Tienken-Harder was provided with slippers by the defendants to wear throughout the facility. As he exited the Aroma Room and began descending stairs within the premises, his sandals snapped, causing him to fall several steps down and sustain injuries requiring surgery on his right shoulder. The plaintiff alleges that Archimedes Banya SF and associated unnamed parties (Does 1 to 30) were aware or should have been aware of the dangerous condition posed by these slippers but failed to maintain a safe environment for visitors.
Tienken-Harder's complaint accuses Archimedes Banya SF of negligence and premises liability. He asserts that the defendants breached their duty of care by not discovering or remedying unsafe conditions and failing to provide adequate warnings about potential hazards. "It was highly likely that someone would be injured wearing the slippers at the SUBJECT PREMISES," states Tienken-Harder in his filing. The lawsuit claims that due to this negligence, Tienken-Harder suffered not only physical injuries but also emotional distress and financial burdens related to medical expenses and loss of earnings.
The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief from the court including general damages for pain and suffering, special damages covering medical expenses and lost earnings both past and future, as well as pre-judgment interest on these amounts. Additionally, Tienken-Harder demands compensation for any permanent disability resulting from his injuries and requests a jury trial to resolve all issues presented in this case.
Representing Justin Tienken-Harder is attorney Nicole H. Dolle from RMD Law LLP. The case has been assigned Case No.: CGC-24-618573 in front of a judge yet unnamed in public records.