$7.4 Million
AT v. Franciscana Apartments
Personal Injury,Premises Liability
Attorneys: Elise R. Sanguinetti, Anna Mezhebovskaya
Case Synopsis
Arias Sanguinetti represented a man who was seriously injured when he fell through a sliding glass door in his San Francisco apartment. The door was made of outdated plate glass rather than the safety glass required by law. When the glass shattered, it severed a nerve in his arm and caused permanent damage.
Following the fall, he was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome—a chronic and extremely painful condition. He lost function in his dominant hand, could no longer work, and now lives with constant pain.
The case focused on whether the building’s owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. A jury ultimately awarded a $7.4 million verdict, later reduced to just over $4 million based on comparative fault.
This case is a powerful reminder that landlords are responsible for keeping their properties safe, and that tenants have the right to live without fear of preventable harm in their own homes.
"A falling window shattered more than glass, it shattered safety and livelihood. We secured a verdict that holds landlords accountable and protects tenants’ rights.”
