Defense Verdict

No on causation after getting hit for liability. Plaintiff asked the jury for $940,000. Plaintiff was a 48-yearold mother of three, left work at 4:30 p.m. by taking the 6th floor stairway. She fell coming down the stairs after passing the 5th floor. The stairs were being painted by our client and it was admitted Plaintiff fell due to a dangerous condition of wet paint. The Plaintiff claimed serious injuries, including a back surgery, urological problems and years of rehabilitation. The trial lasted 5-days and 11 experts testified. Plaintiff sought 4 years of lost wages ($120,000), past medicals ($70,000), future surgery and rehabilitative costs ($150,000) and an additional $600,000 in past and future pain and suffering. The Jury granted a defense verdict, agreeing with us that the accident was not the legal cause of injury to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s lowest demand at trial was $700,000. The defense is also entitled to costs and attorneys fees due to a rejected 6-figure Proposal for Settlement. Read More