What you saw in the news paper article was mostly correct and yet not all the information. If it settles, as many of these cases do, the public may never know exactly what happened.

I myself personally would not take the risk of jumping out of an elevator when the platform is 4' above the landing because I know better.

When you are standing on a platform 4' above the floor, it really does not look like its that far to jump or scoot out on your belly. I think it is a matter of perception on the part of people stuck in the car.

With the stop switch in the off position, no power on the doors, the code book states it shall be openable with less than 75ft lbs of force. (Assuming floor level)

What we can all do is to get the word out through places like www.eesf.org

The city of Los Angeles requires signage about what to do if you are stuck in an elevator.

I will be up on Market Street tomorrow morning for an appointment. My flight leaves in the evening. I hope Halfpick, we can get meet for coffee before my flight leaves.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert L Krieger Jr.