In a harrowing incident that has left a young man permanently disabled, a lawsuit has been filed against multiple defendants for negligence and premises liability. The complaint was lodged by Abraham Horrillo in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, on January 30, 2025. The defendants named in the case include Connie Yipmung Chan, Eugene Chiching Wong, Tabitha M. Wong, Connie Chan and Associates, and 736 Commercial Street, LLC.
The tragic events unfolded on January 14, 2024, when Abraham Horrillo was severely injured after falling from a fourth-story fire escape at his residence located at 736 Commercial Street in San Francisco. Horrillo claims that the fire escape was improperly used as a deck or balcony and did not comply with building codes. The railing height was dangerously low at about 30 inches—almost a foot shorter than required by law—causing him to fall backward onto the concrete sidewalk below. As a result of this fall, Horrillo suffered catastrophic injuries including quadriplegia and traumatic brain injury which have rendered him unable to speak or perform daily activities independently.
Horrillo's legal team argues that the defendants failed in their duty to maintain safe premises and neglected to provide adequate warnings about the dangers of using the fire escape as a recreational space. They allege that the property owners and managers were aware of tenants using the fire escape as a balcony but took no action to prevent it or warn residents of its dangers. Furthermore, they claim that there were multiple code violations present in Unit 3 where Horrillo resided.
The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $35,000 for medical expenses incurred due to his injuries as well as loss of earning capacity given his inability to work following the accident. Additionally, he seeks general damages for pain and suffering along with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest on all awarded damages.
Representing Abraham Horrillo is attorney Joseph A. Androvich from Brelsford, Androvich & White law firm. The case is being presided over under Case No CGC-25-621942 in the Superior Court of California.