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May 25, 1935
The Washington Tribune
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Marie Henderson, 811 Florida Ave NW, sues Lincoln Theatre Co. and owners for $1,000 after fracturing her leg in a fall at the Colonnade dance hall on Nov 17, 1934, alleging negligence from slippery painted/waxed floors. Filed via Howard & Hayes in DC Municipal Court.
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LINCOLN
THEATRE
SUED FOR $1,000
Woman, Injured in Fall at
Colonnade Asks Court
for Damages
Marie Henderson, 811 Florida
Avenue, Northwest, Friday, filed
suit in District Municipal Court
against Lincoln Theatre Company,
owners of the Lincoln Colonnade,
a dance hall in the Lincoln Theatre
Building, where she allegedly
received a leg fracture and
other permanent injuries during a
fall November 17, 1934.
The declaration, filed through
the law firm of Howard and Hayes,
avers that through carelessness
and negligence on the part of the
defendants, the floor was left in a
dangerous condition and she slipped
on the steps of the hallway
falling to the floor and severely in-
juring herself. The steps and
floor were unsafe and dangerous in
view of the fact that they had been
recently painted and waxed the
plaintiff claims.
As a result of the injuries which
included a fractured left leg, Miss
Henderson has been confined to her
bed for a long period and asks the
court for $1,000 and cost of the
suit.
The Stanley-Crandall Company
of this city, owners of the building,
was also named defendant in
the suit.
THEATRE
SUED FOR $1,000
Woman, Injured in Fall at
Colonnade Asks Court
for Damages
Marie Henderson, 811 Florida
Avenue, Northwest, Friday, filed
suit in District Municipal Court
against Lincoln Theatre Company,
owners of the Lincoln Colonnade,
a dance hall in the Lincoln Theatre
Building, where she allegedly
received a leg fracture and
other permanent injuries during a
fall November 17, 1934.
The declaration, filed through
the law firm of Howard and Hayes,
avers that through carelessness
and negligence on the part of the
defendants, the floor was left in a
dangerous condition and she slipped
on the steps of the hallway
falling to the floor and severely in-
juring herself. The steps and
floor were unsafe and dangerous in
view of the fact that they had been
recently painted and waxed the
plaintiff claims.
As a result of the injuries which
included a fractured left leg, Miss
Henderson has been confined to her
bed for a long period and asks the
court for $1,000 and cost of the
suit.
The Stanley-Crandall Company
of this city, owners of the building,
was also named defendant in
the suit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Lawsuit
Personal Injury
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lawsuit
Injury
Fall
Negligence
Lincoln Theatre
Fractured Leg
What entities or persons were involved?
Marie Henderson
Lincoln Theatre Company
Stanley Crandall Company
Howard And Hayes
Where did it happen?
Lincoln Colonnade, Lincoln Theatre Building, Washington Dc
Story Details
Key Persons
Marie Henderson
Lincoln Theatre Company
Stanley Crandall Company
Howard And Hayes
Location
Lincoln Colonnade, Lincoln Theatre Building, Washington Dc
Event Date
November 17, 1934
Story Details
Marie Henderson sues Lincoln Theatre Company and building owners for $1,000 after fracturing her leg in a fall on slippery, recently painted and waxed steps at the dance hall on November 17, 1934, due to negligence.