Jack Luks, Partner and Carl Christy, Associate received a defense verdict September 18, 2007 on a Slip & Fall incident. Plaintiff while visiting Defendant's movie theater on August 1, 2003, proceeded to the restroom and alleged that she slipped and fell while descending a ramp within the auditorium.  The Plaintiff further contended that there was a greasy, slippery substance on the floor in the seating area that transferred to the soles of her shoes.  Additionally, she  contended that the lighting was inadequate and the subject ramp violated the Florida Building Code.  Plaintiff had herniated disc at L4-5 and L5-S1 resulting in a double fusion, right knee surgery and right shoulder dislocation.  Plaintiff incurred $63K in medical expenses and claimed $370K in lost pension benefits, earnings and earning capacity. Plaintiff asked the jury for $633K ($433K for medicals and lost wages/loss of earning capacity). Read More