$1.2M
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Fire Fatality
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Case Details
Personal injury suit for Maria Cruz against John D. Pittenger Builder Inc., owner of her Section 8 apartment. A fire in the apartment claimed the life of Cruz’s 5-year-old granddaughter and severely injured Ms. Cruz with third-degree burns on 40 percent of her body, resulting in permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Additional Notes
Won by Charles J. Uliano. Jury awarded $2 million for psychological/emotional damages and $2 million for physical damages. Defendant Pittenger was 60% liable, plaintiff Cruz 40% comparatively negligent for leaving a candle burning unattended.