Defense Verdict

Plaintiff, a 54 year old retired secretary, was a business invitee at a local mall when she tripped and fell over a one inch high raised portion of sidewalk. The Plaintiff presented evidence that the maintenance staff and mall. management knew of the condition before her fall and that a barricade had been previously placed over the uneven portion of the sidewalk. However, the barricade had been removed at the time of Plaintiff's fall. The Defendant filed a third party claim against the maintenance company for contractual indemnification. Plaintiff had past medical expenses in the amount of $23,138.13. She had undergone epidural and trigger point injections with a pain management specialist who recommended ongoing pain management care. Plaintiff's treating chiropractor diagnosed the Plaintiff with cervical/trapezius myofascial pain syndrome, coccydynia and aggravated pre-existing lumbar degenerative joint disease. Clay County - Defense verdict rendered February 2, 2005. Read More