Kalonda, Emmanuel v. One Forest Parkway, LLC Et Al

On August 7, 2024, a Connecticut jury awarded Emanuel Kalonda $156,480 in damages in a premises liability lawsuit against One Forest Parkway LLC. The jury found 15% comparative negligence for injuries sustained by Kalonda when a defective garage door suddenly fell on him.

Case Background

On December 22, 2020, Emanuel filed a lawsuit against his employer, One Forest Parkway LLC, before the Connecticut Superior Court, Bridgeport JD for the injuries sustained by him because of the defective premises. Hon. Kristin Connors presided over this case. [Case number: FBT-CV21-6102643-S]

Cause

Emanuel Kalonda, a resident of Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut, filed a premises liability lawsuit against his employer, One Forest Parkway LLC (referred to as "the Premises"), along with Bob & Ray Overhead Door Company LLC and R.D. Scinto, Inc. On December 17, 2018, at around 12:01 p.m., Kalonda was an employee at the Premises. He was exiting a commercial garage on the property when a garage bay door suddenly came down without warning. The door struck him on the head and neck and showed the existence of hazardous and dangerous conditions at the Premises.

Injury

Due to the Defendants' negligence, the Plaintiff experienced several painful and potentially permanent injuries. The injuries included a concussion, frequent headaches, and strains in the cervical and thoracic regions. Additionally, the Plaintiff suffered from a lumbar sprain, radiating back pain that extended into the legs, and a shock to the nervous system. He also endured persistent pa