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Personal Injury & Torts

Jan. 26, 2002

Sending a Message

Although the stairway lacked a handrail in violation of a local building code, the attorney argued that having one wouldn't have made a difference because the plaintiff intentionally moved away from the steps.

        Although the stairway lacked a handrail in violation of a local building code, the attorney argued that having one wouldn't have made a difference because the plaintiff intentionally moved away from the steps.

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        According to the defense attorney, on Aug. 29, 1999, the plaintiff, Kim Komada, att...

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