State Law Firm

$14.1M

Personal Injury

In New York City, a woman attempted to commit suicide on the tracks of a subway. Instead of killing her, the trains injured her. She sued the city and the Supreme Court awarded her 14.1 million.

$2.7M

Premise Liability

A recent judgment was won against a negligent security company for inadequate security, resulting in the assault of one hotel guest against another.

$2.7M

Product Liability

Known as one of the most famous personal injury cases in the world. This happened when Stella Lieback bought a coffee at a drive-thru when the coffee spilled in her lap leading to burns on her upper legs and groin. She initially wanted $20,000, but the judge awarded her $160,000 when they realized that McDonald’s coffee was hotter than it should be. The case continued and she was eventually awarded $2.7 million.

$500,000

Premise Liability

While Terrence Dickinson was attempting to burgle a property he became trapped in a property because the garage door was not working. He was trapped in the house for eight days with only dog food and Pepsi. He sued the homeowners for mental distress and won a settlement.

$285,000

Premise Liability

Our client was a tenant in an apartment complex owned and managed by the defendants when she sustained a back injury after tripping and falling against a metal pool handrail. The fall was caused by chairs that had been improperly placed near the pool. We alleged that, as the property owners and management company, the defendants were responsible for maintaining and controlling the pool area to ensure it was safe for tenants but failed to do so, creating a hazardous condition.

$275,000

Premises Liability

The Plaintiff was shopping in Home Depot. She attempted to sit in a plastic patio chair available for customer use. The right arm of the chair failed. As a result, the Plaintiff fell forcefully to the ground. She sustained severe injuries to her lower back, spine, and lower legs.