Amos H. Wise vs. City of Bridgeport

Case Background

On January 8, 2021, Plaintiff Amos H. Wise filed a Premises Liability lawsuit in the Connecticut Superior Court, Bridgeport Judicial District (Case number: FBT-CV21-6103026-S). Judge Kenneth Povodator presided over the case.

Cause

Amos H. Wise, a resident of Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, sustained injuries from a sidewalk accident on January 8, 2020. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. when Wise walked on the public sidewalk in front of 706 Howard Avenue. The location had a raised lip in the sidewalk, creating a hazardous, uneven surface. Wise's foot caught on it, causing him to fall forward. The City of Bridgeport, operating as a municipality under Connecticut state law, bore responsibility for maintaining this public walkway. The City possessed both actual and constructive notice of the sidewalk defect and had sufficient opportunity to repair the hazardous condition before Wise's accident occurred. Throughout the incident, Wise maintained appropriate caution and exercised due care while walking on the sidewalk.

Injuries

The Sidewalk injury inflicted substantial physical trauma on Wise's body. He suffered a Type I superior labrum anterior and posterior tear in his right shoulder, causing significant pain and limited mobility. The impact also resulted in a rotator cuff tear, further compromising his shoulder function. Additionally, Wise developed subacromial impingement, which created ongoing discomfort and restricted his range of motion. The fall caused a left knee contusion with hematoma, adding to his physical ailments. These injuries caused ongoing pain, limiting Wise's daily activities and quality of life.

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