Premises Liability: Verdicts & Settlements

Wrongful Death – $1,752,330.21

We helped the family of a murdered photographer obtain the largest compensatory wrongful death verdict in Forsyth County history.

Escalator Malfunction – $1,400,000

A Fulton County jury awarded $1.4 million dollars to our client who broke her leg when an escalator malfunctioned before the Peach Bowl at a MARTA station.

Assault Nightclub – $750,000

We obtained a verdict and judgment against a nightclub owner as a result of bouncers choking a patron, dropping him on the ground and knocking out his teeth.

Assault at Gas Station – $750,000

A young man was shot in the hand during a robbery at a gas station that a had a history of criminal activity on the property.

Assault Gas Station – $650,000

Jury returned a verdict in favor of our client for a gas station performing negligent security in failing to protect our client from an assault by a fellow truck driver.

Industrial Accident – $610,000

Worker at industrial plant suffered multiple orthopedic injuries in fall at facility.

Escalator Accident – $525,000

We obtained a verdict for our client who injured her neck requiring surgery when an escalator sped up while she was on it and then suddenly stopped.

Wrongful Death-$475,000

We obtained a favorable settlement for the family of a young man who died in a trench collapse despite the defendant’s claim that the man was responsible for his own death.

Escalator Malfunction – $400,000

We obtained a settlement for a woman who injured her back and neck on an escalator that malfunctioned.

Slip and Fall – $400,000

Our client was compensated for injuries to her back and neck resulting from a slip and fall at the Atlanta airport on spilled coffee.

Elevator Accident – $345,000

Customer at department store herniated disc in her neck after elevator dropped several times.

Slip and Fall – $250,000

We obtained a verdict for an elderly woman who tripped and fell over an improperly marked parking curb at an assisted living facility causing a dislocated shoulder.

Slip and Fall – $175,000

Patron of building suffered fractured ankle in parking deck which had limited illumination.

Slip and Fall – $150,000

Truck driver injured his knee requiring surgery as a result of a slip and fall at a manufacturing facility. He had medical bills of less than $10,000. Case was tried in less than a day, and jury returned verdict in about an hour.

Trip and Fall – $120,000

When a 70-year-old woman tripped over raised tile at a department store, she suffered a severe shoulder injury and had to undergo surgery. The case was subject to dismissal, but our attorneys were able to uncover destroyed photographs that proved our case.

Dog Bite- $100,000

Minor child was bitten in the thigh by neighbor’s dog.

Dog Bite – $71,500

4 year old girl was bitten on lip by dog. Girl had stitches but did not have a residual scar.

False Arrest-Confidential Amount

Employee at department store was arrested for allegedly making fraudulent receipts for herself and others. We determined that she was falsely accused of the crime because the store required the loss prevention manager to make a certain number of arrests each day, and he was not able to meet his quota with legitimate arrests.

Building Collapse – Confidential Amount

We obtained a confidential settlement for a boyfriend and girlfriend who were injured when a fire escape collapsed on the side of their apartment building.

Elevator Accident – Confidential Amount

An elderly man slipped and fell on misleveled elevator car causing injury to his knee. The case was settled shortly after suit was filed.

Apartment Complex Assault – Confidential Amount

Minor child was stabbed by another tenant at an apartment complex.