Overview of the Incident

Evelin Luna, a resident of Norwalk, Connecticut, lawfully entered the premises at 117 Main Street on January 8, 2022, around 6:00 a.m. The commercial property, owned and operated by 117 Main Norwalk LLC, was under the defendant’s exclusive control, including its adjacent parking lot. The company, through its agents and employees, was responsible for ensuring the safety of the premises for all lawful visitors.

Hazardous Conditions on the Property

In the days leading up to the incident, ice had accumulated across the parking lot. Despite this ongoing and visible danger, the defendant took no steps to remedy the condition. The icy surface was left untreated, no salt, sand, or de-icing agents were applied. The area lacked any signage or barriers to alert visitors to the hazard, and no alternate safe path was provided for pedestrian access.

The condition persisted without inspection or intervention. The defendant failed to monitor the property or take appropriate action to safeguard those entering it. This prolonged inattention constituted a clear breach of their duty to maintain safe conditions.

The Fall and Resulting Injury

While walking through the parking lot, Luna slipped on a patch of untreated ice and fell. The accident occurred in an area fully controlled by the defendant, and without any prior warning. As a result of the fall, she suffered a displaced bimalleolar fracture of the ankle. Surgical intervention was required to stabilize the injury.

Physical and Emotional Impact

Luna endured significant physical pain and emotional trauma due to the fall and subsequent surgery. Her ability to perform everyday tasks was severely hindered. She experienced a prolonged disruption to her daily life, including limitations