Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)

Citation: Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)
Parent Document: Lian v. Stalick, 115 Wash. App. 590 (2003)
Jurisdiction: Washington (state)
Effective Date: 2003-02-11
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4934783/lian-v-stalick/ ↗

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At trial, Ms. White testified that this was her second fall on the stairs and that prior to her second fall she had informed Mr. Stalick of the condition of the stairs and discussed the stairs with both Mr. Stalick and his mother. Ernest L. Corp, a forensic engineer, testified that the stairway violated the existing building code in five ways. He also stated that: (1) the treads were rotted, (2) the cleats supporting the treads were rotted or broken and coming off, and (3) the handrail had no structural capability and would tear off with any pressure from the side. Mr. Corp stated that the stairs were “extremely dangerous to use.” Report of Proceedings at 53. Ms. White testified that Mr. Stalick made an effort to repair the stairs after her first fall. In contrast, Mr. Stalick testified that he made no attempt to repair the stairs before the second accident.

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