Peterson Properties Corp. v. Finch

Judge Harold R. Banke.

After Patricia E. Finch allegedly fell when an elevator misleveled, she sued both the elevator maintenance company, Otis Elevator Company (“Otis”), and the property management company, Peterson Properties Corporation (“Peterson”). Peterson appeals the denial of its motion for summary judgment.

The underlying case arose after Finch notified Peterson’s property manager, Steve Quarles, that she had tripped while entering an elevator. Shortly thereafter, Quarles examined and operated the elevator at issue but found nothing wrong. Quarles then removed the elevator from service…