Source: https://www.wfbm.com/what-we-do/premises-liability/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 04:42:57+00:00

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Walsworth’s premises liability team represents retailers, restaurants, landlords, homeowner’s associations, property management companies, public entities and individuals in a wide variety of claims. Because these claims often involve emotional factual settings and complex legal issues, Walsworth draws on its experience, while remaining attuned to developments in the law, to proactively counsel clients on risk prevention, assessment and management.
U Giles v. IPC – Defense verdict for mall security company involving a slip and fall on the premises by an elderly woman who sustained multiple fractures. Although the jury found the notice requirement to be met, the jury agreed with defendant’s contention that there was no causation.
Westrup v. Hardy & Harper – Defense verdict for a paving contractor in a slip and fall accident in a school parking lot which occurred shortly after the contractor had resurfaced the asphalt in the lot.
Plaintiff v. Franchisor – Successfully represented a franchisor for a full-service casual family restaurant chain where the plaintiff questionably claimed a slip and fall resulting in orthopedic injuries. The case was dismissed after video surveillance was sent to plaintiff’s attorneys.
Various Plaintiffs v. Commercial Real Estate Company – Successfully represented one of the world’s largest real estate investment manager as a property manager in handling various slip and fall claims.
McGrath v. ARMC – Non-suit was granted to a ready mix concrete company in this premises liability action where the plaintiff was the driver of a bottom dump truck making a delivery to a concrete plant. He parked his truck in line with several others in the center divider lanes of a street as they waited to turn left onto the plant premises. Plaintiff got out of his truck and was talking to other drivers near the first truck in line when the driver of that truck made his left turn into the plant, running over plaintiff’s foot and causing serious injuries. The granting of non-suit was upheld on appeal in an unpublished opinion.
Ng v. Various Defendants – Successfully secured a dismissal on behalf of a hotel in personal injury product liability action where plaintiff alleged exposure to bath products.
Various Plaintiffs v. Regional Grocery Store Chain – Oversee and manage numerous litigation matters for a regional grocery store chain, resulting in the favorable resolution of multiple slip and fall and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims.
Cox City of San Diego – Successfully represented the City of San Diego in a case where the plaintiff fell down the stairs at the San Diego Museum of Art, a 100-year old building with no handrails and an optical illusion camouflaging the stairs. We settled for a fraction of the demand.
Duarte and Pasmino v. Hyung Sung Investment Properties, LLC – Successfully defended a client in an alleged ADA violation case after a bench trial, wherein plaintiffs sought thousands of dollars for allegedly being unable to use the restaurant’s restroom fixtures.
Espindola v. Homeowners – Successfully secured a dismissal after a demurrer was granted in a wrongful death premises liability case involving electrocution.
Smith v. Palace Hotel – Plaintiff allegedly fell on the sidewalk in front of the Palace Hotel and broke her arm. After receiving a six-figure demand, the case was resolved for 5% of the initial demand.

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