James J. Lafountain, et al vs. JPD Properties, LLC

Case Background

On January 31, 2022, Plaintiff James J. Lafountain and Janet Lafountain filed a Premises Liability lawsuit in the Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford Judicial District (Case number: HHD-CV22-6151683-S). Judge Robert Young was presided over the case.

Cause

JPD Properties, LLC owned and managed the commercial property at 736 Enfield Street in Enfield, Connecticut, where this premises liability accident occurred. The company held full responsibility for maintaining the exterior premises, including the front stairway where the incident occurred. On February 10, 2021, James J. LaFountain visited the property as a business invitee. As he attempted to climb the front stairs, a dangerous stair defect suddenly caused him to fall forward. This slip and fall accident resulted from the property owner’s negligent maintenance of the premises. The property management company failed to address the defective stairs, despite their duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. LaFountain’s premises liability lawsuit focused on the property management's neglect.

Injuries

The premises accident inflicted severe trauma on LaFountain’s right upper body. His immediate injuries included acute right shoulder pain and significant swelling. Medical