A San Francisco resident has taken legal action against the city, alleging negligence in maintaining public property that led to his injury. On February 10, 2025, Francisco Molina Gomez filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against the City and County of San Francisco. The lawsuit claims that the city's failure to address a hazardous condition on a sidewalk resulted in Gomez's injuries.
According to the complaint, Gomez was walking near 240 7th Street in San Francisco on February 7, 2024, when he fell into an uncovered pull box on the sidewalk. The lawsuit alleges that this dangerous condition was due to negligence by the City and County of San Francisco. It states that the city "owned, managed, maintained, and inspected" the sidewalk but allowed it to remain hazardous despite knowing or having reason to know about its dangerous state. The plaintiff argues that this oversight violates Government Code Section § 835 et seq., which holds public entities liable for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their property.
Gomez's attorneys argue that prior to filing this lawsuit, they had presented a claim to the governmental entities involved but received no acknowledgment or response. They believe their claims were either denied or ignored. The complaint also includes allegations against unnamed defendants referred to as DOES 1 through 100. These individuals are believed to be responsible for creating or failing to rectify the dangerous condition leading to Gomez's fall.
The plaintiff seeks compensation for various damages incurred due to his injuries. He requests general damages for pain and suffering, special damages for medical expenses related to his treatment and recovery, and compensation for lost earnings and diminished earning capacity resulting from his inability to work following the incident. Additionally, Gomez demands a jury trial and seeks reimbursement for legal costs associated with pursuing this case.
Representing Francisco Molina Gomez are attorneys Payam Tishbi and Michael Bral from Tishbi Law Firm, APC. The case is filed under Case No. CGC-25-622247 in front of Judge Sahar Enayati at the Superior Court of California in San Francisco.