Starting their ninth trial of the year – eight juries, one
bench – the trial team of Newark Partner Afsha Noran and Managing Partner Colin P. Hackett recently obtained a "No
Cause" verdict for a national owner, developer, builder, and
operator of real estate.
While the trial was relatively short, totaling four days and eight
witnesses, the "No Cause" verdict was nonetheless
gratifying for the client and the New Jersey trial team. As in any
slip/trip/fall action, the plaintiff alleged the firm client failed
to properly maintain their retail space, which led to the plaintiff
slipping, falling and fracturing a femoral condyle bone. This
resulted in the plaintiff undergoing surgery and being wheelchair
bound for over three months, as well as needing home modifications
consisting of an exterior home ramp and commode. The
plaintiff's expert opined that the plaintiff was, is, and will
continue to be in pain for the rest of her life, and will require
pain management treatment and a future knee replacement.
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