Chavis v. Lau

GOLDMAN, J.,

A bench trial in this matter was held on July 27, 1992 before the Honorable Gordon W. Gerber, judge pro tern of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. Plaintiff, Daniel Chavis, testified that on August 7, 1990, he was walking down Brown Street on his way to work as a meter reader for the Philadelphia Electric Company. As he stepped down on the pavement outside 801 June Street, the pavement gave way and he fell backwards to the ground, injuring his knee. Number 801 June Street was owned by defendant, Yung King Lau, as trustee for his son, Bik Kwai Lau. Defendant did not…