Urhausen v. Longs Drug Stores California, Inc.

Opinion

MARGULIES, J.

Disabled by a neuromuscular condition, plaintiff Dianne Urhausen has used cratches since early adolescence. In September 2002, plaintiff drove to a drugstore ran by defendant Longs Drag Stores California, Inc. (Longs). Plaintiff chose to park in an ordinary parking space, although there was an unoccupied parking space reserved for the use of disabled persons located adjacent to the parking space she selected. Using her cratches, plaintiff intended to cross the empty disabled access parking space, ascend the sidewalk curb in front of that parking space, and enter the store.…