Involved Parties

Guest v. Property Rental Company

Result

$750k confidential settlement

Location

Ventura, California

Attorneys Involved

Kristopher Peerali, Serena Peerali

Practice Areas

Ali Hosseini, Catastrophic Injuries, Trip and Fall Lawyer in Los Angeles

Case Synopsis

Kristopher Peerali and Serena Peerali obtained a $750k confidential settlement for a guest who suffered a severe leg injury at a Los Angeles short-term rental property.

The incident occurred in 2023, when the plaintiff tripped over a protruding step and sustained a fractured femur. Her recovery required more than a year and a half of rehabilitation, during which she was unable to walk and struggled with even the most basic daily tasks.

The property rental company initially denied responsibility and made no settlement offer. However, the Peerali Law team retained a premises safety expert, who conducted an on-site inspection. The expert determined that the protruding step did not comply with applicable California building codes, which set minimum safety and design standards for properties.

Armed with this evidence, Kristopher and Serena Peerali were able to negotiate a favorable settlement before filing a lawsuit—ensuring the plaintiff received compensation to support her recovery and long-term care needs.