Case Result

$1.2M

Premises Liability

Trial Verdict

Federal Way, WA

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Case Details

A middle-aged father and former college basketball player was injured when a flat of bottled water collapsed from an endcap at Safeway-bringing down multiple flats stacked as high as ten. He suffered a medial meniscus tear, left ankle ligament injury, and right wrist sprain. Despite surgery, his knee never fully recovered, forcing him to miss over a year of work at his physically demanding IKEA job and sidelining his active lifestyle.

Additional Notes

Safeway denied responsibility and offered $55,000 pre-litigation. Even after discovery forced Safeway to stipulate liability and drop comparative negligence, its top pre-trial offer was $200,000. In closing, defense counsel suggested $48,149.82. The trial’s theme was justice through accountability. The jury rejected attempts to brand the plaintiff dishonest via selective records and emails. Cross-examination exposed bias in the defense orthopedic expert’s testimony. After a six-day trial before Judge Brian Tsuchida, jurors awarded $1,236,730.29, including $1,050,000 in general damages-a clear message that Washington juries hold corporations fully accountable when consumers are endangered.

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