Kari McLuhan has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco and SP Plus Corporation, alleging negligence after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall incident at San Francisco International Airport. The complaint was lodged on October 21, 2024, in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco.
According to the court documents, McLuhan claims that on September 29, 2023, she slipped on a cream-colored liquid substance near the elevators in Terminal 3 of SFO. This substance is believed to be ice cream and allegedly created an "unreasonably dangerous condition" due to its invisibility against the light-colored floor tiles. The plaintiff accuses SP Plus Corporation, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety at SFO, of failing to conduct adequate inspections or place warning signs around the spill. The lawsuit asserts that this negligence led directly to McLuhan's fall and subsequent injuries.
The complaint further details how SP Plus Corporation could have mitigated such risks by increasing maintenance frequency or choosing different flooring materials less prone to becoming slippery when wet. Despite these options, SP Plus reportedly neglected their duty to ensure safe walking conditions for airport patrons. Additionally, McLuhan alleges that the City and County of San Francisco share responsibility as they own and operate SFO.
McLuhan seeks general damages exceeding $35,000 for her injuries, which include permanent bodily harm and emotional distress. She also requests compensation for medical expenses incurred due to the incident and any future costs related to her recovery. Moreover, she demands reimbursement for lost wages resulting from her inability to work post-accident.
Representing McLuhan are attorneys Brian W. Easton and Annie C. Lu from Easton & Easton LLP. The case is being presided over by Judge Austin Lam under Case No. CGC-24-619155.