Premises Liability

The Hohne family sued over alleged guardianship misconduct and property hazards. On March 3, 2025, a Los Angeles jury awarded Chloe and Sophia Hohne $4,157,000 in a premises liability and negligence case against Delia Juul-Dam, Brian Richardson, and others, citing lead-based paint violations and negligent property maintenance. Damages covered past and future economic and noneconomic losses, with fault apportioned among all responsible parties.

Madeline Machin sued JPMorgan Chase Bank after a teller allegedly activated a roll-up metal screen that struck her head and neck. She claimed serious injuries and long-term impacts. The bank denied liability and raised multiple defenses, including comparative negligence. On April 12, a jury awarded her over $1.55 million in damages, covering both economic and non-economic losses.

Alfredo Molina sued Skyview Memorial Lawn over injuries from a 2021 motor vehicle incident on cemetery grounds. He alleged negligence in vehicle operation and property safety. The defendant denied all claims, citing plaintiff fault and other defenses. A Fresno jury ultimately awarded Molina $200,000 in past medical expenses. The verdict followed a lower outcome than a prior §998 settlement offer.

On October 3, 2019, Linda Medrzychowski slipped on a liquid substance while shopping at Ocean State Job Lot in Griswold, Connecticut. She filed suit, alleging the store failed to maintain safe conditions. The jury found both the plaintiff and the defendant 50% liable. Total damages reached $202,500, but her compensation was reduced to $101,250 due to shared fault. The case underscores the importance of safety protocols and shared responsibility in premises liability claims.

On April 26, 2018, Peter Gibson was struck on the head by a falling barrier gate at Universal Studios, causing a traumatic brain injury. He sued The Chamberlain Group and Universal Studios for negligence and product liability. On November 22, 2024, a jury found Universal 77% responsible and awarded Gibson over $7.6 million in damages.

Barbara Williams sued World Global Realty, LLC, Oakland Mart, LLC, and Paul Construction & Home Improvement after slipping on a painted sidewalk at the Oakland Park Flea Market. She claimed the surface was unsafe and improperly maintained. On May 22, 2025, a Broward County jury found the defendants not liable, resulting in a defense verdict and no damages awarded.

In a Miami-Dade County slip-and-fall case, Sarah Suarez and her husband Nestor sued Publix Super Markets and Regency Centers, claiming negligence over a hazardous parking lot condition. After a full trial, the jury returned a verdict on May 20, 2025, finding neither defendant liable for the alleged injuries. The case centered on a disputed asphalt hazard, alleged failure to maintain the premises, and loss of consortium—but ultimately ended with no damages awarded.

A Miami jury awarded $90,000 to Nialine Saintilma, a tenant who suffered permanent injuries after being attacked by a dog on shared rental property. The lawsuit, based on Florida’s strict liability dog bite statute, named the dog’s owner, Alphonse Williams, and landlords Emmanuel and Marie Cine. Jurors found Williams strictly liable for the attack, citing his failure to restrain a dangerous animal, while the landlords faced negligence claims for allowing the dog to remain on the property despite lease violations.

“This verdict wasn’t just about money—it was about accountability,” said lead attorney Jon Marko after his firm secured a record-setting $75.6 million jury verdict in a catastrophic injury case involving an HVAC explosion at a Kroger facility. The blast, caused by a preventable equipment failure, severed both hands of technician Brian Mierendorf. Marko Law’s victory marked the largest premises liability award in Michigan history, sending a clear message to corporations nationwide that negligence has consequences.

Heather Socha Bahler sued Paramount Construction after a sidewalk fall in Stafford Springs. A Hartford jury ruled in favor of the construction firm, finding no negligence.

A flooding dispute at a luxury Aventura condo led to a trial between Saveway C.V. and Haim Cohen Saban. The jury found no negligence and ruled in favor of Saban.

The case was tried in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, where Alvaro Gutierrez and Ramiro Sanchez sued The Shores Inn and its owner, Dario Pini, for bed bug infestations that caused serious injury and trauma. The jury returned a $2 million verdict, one of the largest bed bug–related judgments in California history, highlighting the court’s stance that property owners must protect guests from known hazards.