Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Slip and Fall
PREMISES LIABILITY case in which Plaintiff SLIPPED AND FELL in major clothing store
PREMISES LIABILITY case in which Plaintiff SLIPPED AND FELL in major clothing store, resulting in orthopedic injuries to SENIOR customer, and claim of TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY due to a concussion sustained in the fall.
PREMISES LIABILITY case in which Plaintiff SLIPPED AND FELL in major clothing store
PREMISES LIABILITY case in which Plaintiff SLIPPED AND FELL in major clothing store, resulting in orthopedic injuries to SENIOR customer, and claim of TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY due to a concussion sustained in the fall.
PREMISES LIABILITY case wherein Plaintiff tripped and fell
PREMISES LIABILITY case wherein Plaintiff tripped and fell on store premises and claimed the store created an unreasonable risk of harm by leaving a metal bollard in a dangerous position. Resulting injuries led to three shoulder surgeries and substantial follow up care.
TRIP AND FALL in store on barrier
TRIP AND FALL in store on barrier in aisle. Plaintiff claimed that complications of injury resulted in development of CRPS (CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME)
Plaintiff TRIPPED AND FELL in defendant’s store
Plaintiff TRIPPED AND FELL in defendant’s store and sustained multiple lacerations to his hand and legs. Plaintiff claimed EMOTIONAL DISTRESS and PTSD following the fall.
SLIP AND FALL at plaintiff’s place of
SLIP AND FALL at plaintiff’s place of business with no workers’ compensation insurance. Plaintiff sued property owner for failure to maintain premises in a reasonable condition. Plaintiff sustained fractures to ankle with complications during recovery.
SLIP AND FALL on water in a
SLIP AND FALL on water in a basketball court from a leak in the roof. Property owner claimed comparative fault against plaintiff, who removed the caution sign and should have known of the leak. Defendant also claimed that a subsequent re-injury was unrelated to the original incident, and was not defendant’s responsibility.
SLIP AND FALL on outdoor stairs leading
SLIP AND FALL on outdoor stairs leading to portable restroom resulting in surgical injury to shoulder, hand and wrist.
SLIP AND FALL on water in grocery
SLIP AND FALL on water in grocery store after employee had recently mopped floor and placed CAUTION CONE several feet from area of fall. Plaintiff claimed neck, back and knee injuries. Causation was disputed.
SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated
SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated case in grocery store. Plaintiff claimed injuries to her knees and back as a result and contended that any PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS were aggravated by the fall. A cross complaint was filed against the refrigeration maintenance vendor for contributing to the water leak.
TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with
TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with no HANDRAIL. Plaintiff fell down flight of stairs while exiting building in which she had attended a work sponsored social function. The stairway was intentionally kept dark for mood enhancement, however there was no handrail, contrary to REQUIRED BUILDING CODES. Plaintiff injured her shoulder and hip and underwent surgery on the shoulder. Case involved discussion of WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits and satisfaction of the COMP LIEN as well as a COMPROMISE AND RELEASE (C & R) of the comp case.
TRIP AND FALL IN PARKING LOT resulting
TRIP AND FALL IN PARKING LOT resulting in injuries to wrists, elbows, neck and back. Plaintiff was at work and received WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits for injuries with attendant lien to be satisfied.