Williams v. 7th Street Apple Market

District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Docket #: 05CV1099

Judge: Muriel Y. Harris, Division 2

Nikki E. Cannezzaro, attorney for defendant 7th Street Apple Market.

Type of Claim: Slip and fall. Plaintiff, female age 53, slipped and fell in water on the floor in the meat department of defendant’s grocery store. Plaintiff claimed defendant failed to exercise ordinary care in keeping its premises safe for visitors. Defendant denied the existence of dangerous conditions and denied that there was water on the floor.

Damages Alleged: Torn biceps tendon of the right shoulder requiring surgery; back and neck pain ($21,618.46 past medical expenses; $4,956 lost income).

Plaintiff’s Experts: George Robinson, M.D. (orthopedic surgeon).

Defendant’s Experts: None presented.

Demand Before Trial: $125,000.

Offer Before Trial: None.

Verdict: For defendant.