Premises Liability Lawsuit Verdicts & Settlements

Dailey v. Eagle Army-Navy - $1.2 million verdict for a store customer who was pistol-whipped on the head by a security guard. Our client was only momentarily dazed and walked away. Three months later, he suffered a stroke. The defense used conventional medical evidence to vehemently argue against there being a connection between the blow and the stroke three months later. Freidin, Dobrinsky, Brown & Rosenblum P.A. prevailed with evidence that convinced the jury that the injury was caused by the act of the guard.

Janice Morris v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L. P. Case NO. 09-CA-004964 - Judge Joseph Fuller, Lee County, Florida. Walmart admitted liability but denied that Mrs. Morris suffered a permanent injury. The parties stipulated to past medical expenses of $21,400.77 and the jury awarded $150,000 in past pain and suffering and $250,000 in future pain and suffering.

At trial the Plaintiff asked for total pain and suffering damages of $300,000-$500,000 and the Defendant argued that the jury should award Mrs. Morris $5,000 to $10,000 in past pain and suffering, only.

R.S. v. Denney's - $700,000 settlement against the restaurant for a woman mugged and injured in the eatery's parking lot.

M.C. v. Cruise Ship - our client was a passenger on a cruise ship based out of Miami Florida. While attempting to get a drink at one of the restaurant's beverage stands, our client slipped on water that had accumulated on the marble floor. As a result of the fall, our client injured his knee (torn meniscus) and lower back which ultimately required surgery. Our client claimed that as a result of the injury he continues to suffer from both knee and back pain.

The attorneys at Freidin, Dobrinsky, Brown & Rosenblum P.A. were able to obtain a successful confidential settlement to reimburse the Plaintiff for his medical bills as well as his pain and suffering.

R.A. v. Condominium - our client, a Coconut Grove real estate agent, arrived by car at a Hallandale, Florida condominium. She stepped up on the curb and walked around towards the back of her car to take out some items from the trunk. Unfortunately, the condominium and its security company negligently placed the floor mat over the curb in a manner that made it appear as if it was on solid ground instead of hanging over the edge of the curb. Our client, stepped on the mat, tripped and fractured her ankle in three places.

As a result of the accident, our client had to undergo emergency surgery and many months of rehabilitation. She now also suffers from lower back pain as a result of her altered gait.

Freidin, Dobrinsky, Brown & Rosenblum P.A. was able to obtain a successful confidential settlement from the condominium and its security company to compensate our client for her medical expenses and her pain and suffering as a result of her slip and fall.