Premises Liability – Chair Collapse at Retail Store
Date of Incident: Not specified
Result: $450,000 Settlement. Significant recovery for a preventable store incident.
Case Summary:
Our client was shopping at a retail store and sat in a display chair on the sales floor. The chair immediately collapsed, causing her to fall to the ground and sustain injuries that required medical treatment.
The store initially denied responsibility and blamed our client for causing the incident. As a result, our client retained Bodden & Bennett Law Group to pursue justice and prove that the collapse and resulting injuries were not her fault.
Outcome:
A lawsuit was filed against the store, and during the litigation process, our attorneys retained a chair expert to inspect the defective furniture. The expert’s findings helped establish that the collapse was due to the store’s negligence.
Based on this evidence, the case was resolved with a $450,000 settlement, providing our client with significant compensation for her injuries, pain, and suffering.
Legal Takeaway:
Retail stores have a responsibility to ensure that items on display are safe for customers. When they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for preventable injuries.