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Slip-and-Fall Case Yields $101K Verdict for Plaintiff
Premises Liability

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.

AAngad C.
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Universal Studios Hit with $7.6M Injury Verdict
Premises Liability

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.

AAngad C.
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Defendants Win Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Over Oakland Park Sidewalk
Premises Liability

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.

AAngad C.
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Publix & Regency Win Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Over Parking Lot Injury
Premises Liability

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.

AAngad C.
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Miami Dog Bite Lawsuit Ends in $90K Verdict for Tenant
Premises Liability

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.

AAngad C.
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Marko Law Secured $75 Million Verdict in Record-Breaking Premises Liability Case
Premises Liability

“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.

AAngad C.
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Jury Clears Contractor in Connecticut Sidewalk Fall Case
Premises Liability

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.

SSohini C.
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Saban Wins Condo Water Damage Lawsuit in Miami-Dade
Premises Liability

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.

SSohini C.
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Hospital Conceals Hip Fracture Diagnosis: Patient Wins $3.3 Million Verdict
Premises Liability

On May 29, 2020, Plaintiff Denise Wood filed a premises liability and medical malpractice lawsuit in the California State, San Bernardino County, Superior Court (Case Number: CIVDS2008904) after suffering a hip fracture. This case was assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap and referred to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. On May 13, 2019, Denise Wood visited St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California, to see her ill mother. While walking through the facility, she slipped on a liquid substance left unattended on the floor

AAnmol T.
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Texas Dog Attack Results in $25K Verdict: Owner Held Liable for Three-Dog Assault
Premises Liability

On September 29, 2022, Plaintiff Mark Adams filed a premises liability lawsuit in the Texas State, Fort Bend County, 240th District Court (Case number: 22-DCV-297660) after suffering injuries in a dog attack. Judge Surendran Pattel presided over the case, wh

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Construction Worker Wins $14.8M in Workplace Injury Lawsuit
Premises Liability

On September 24, 2020, Plaintiff Melvin Greaves filed a premises liability and workplace injury lawsuit in the New York State, Kings County, Supreme Court (Case Number: 518040/2020). Judge Devin P. Cohen presided over the case. Plaintiff Melvin Greaves, a Kings County, New York, resident, worked for a contractor on a construction project at 1315 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The Defendant, Northeastern Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventist, owned, operated, and managed the property while also overseeing its construction, renovation, and alteration work. On August 10, 2020, Plaintiff performed alteration and construction work on a scaffold at an elevated height when he encountered hazardous conditions. The scaffold was dangerous, defective, and unsecured, lacking proper safety measures and creating significant ri

AAnmol T.
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Gas Explosion in San Antonio Home Leads to $109.5M Verdict Against CPS Energy
Premises Liability

On September 1, 2012, Plaintiff Robert Rymers and Virginia Rymers filed a premises liability lawsuit in the 166th District Court, Bexar County, Texas (Case number: 2021CI18484), following a gas explosion at their rental home. Judge Laura Salinas presided over the case On May 1, 2021, just before 11 p.m., Robert Rymers was cooking a pork chop in the kitchen of his rental home in Colosseum Heights, southeast San Antonio, when the house exploded. His mother, Virginia Rymers, was in the living room watching TV at the time. The powerful blast ignited a fire that consumed the home, destroying everything inside. Investigators later determined that the explosion resulted from issues with the home's gas system, which had a history of failures. The property owner had replaced the gas meter in 2008 and 2015 before deciding to convert t

AAnmol T.
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