Young v. Costello

h MIRIAM G. WALTZER, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On 27 November 1996, Mona Young and her husband, David, sued Joseph Costello, as property owner, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWB) and the City of New Orleans (City) for damages allegedly sustained on 11 May 1996 when she stepped into a gap between a drain and curb, obscured by tall grass. Plaintiffs claim defendants were liable in negligence and strict liability. Mr. Young sued for loss of services, companionship and consortium. The City answered, denying liability and affirmatively pleading the defenses of LSA-R.S. 9:2800,…