Forcier v. City of St. Petersburg

ALTENBERND, Acting Chief Judge.

Vera Forcier appeals a final summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Peters-burg. We reverse.

Ms. Forcier sued the City, alleging that on December 20, 1995, she tripped and fell on a sidewalk adjacent to 4th Street North. She claimed that the sidewalk was in disrepair and that the City had a duty to maintain it. Discovery revealed that the accident occurred near the intersection of 4th Street North and 2nd Avenue. As a result, the City filed a motion for summary judgment asserting that the relevant portion of 4th Street North is maintained by the Department…