RESULT

Anthony Petrillo, Partner received good results in a Negligent Security matter when the Jury found Plaintiff 80% responsible for his own damages, and Defendant store 20% at fault. The case was bifurcated and tried on liability only. Plaintiff was violently attacked by another customer, which was captured on the in-store surveillance camera. Plaintiff was rendered unconscious and transported to the ER. Plaintiff claimed over $100,000 in medical specials and a permanent brain injury causing him a multitude of psychological and memory problems. Plaintiff sought 7 figure monetary damages and his wife sought consortium damages. Defense was able to establish that Defendant Store's security measures were reasonable and adequate and that Plaintiff contributed to his injuries by engaging in a verbal altercation, escalating the situation. Defense obtained a directed verdict on the issues of Negligent Hiring and Retention. The verdict was rendered March 12, 2008. Read More