Case Result

$1.3M

Premises Liability

2019

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Settlement for a 58-year-old elevator mechanic who sustained a serious back injury (herniated lumbar discs, microdiscectomy, lumbar spine fusion) from a slip and fall on an ice and snow-covered roof of a high-rise.

Additional Notes

Settlement reached after a 9-hour mediation session. Prior offer from insurance company was $100,000. Defendants argued natural accumulation and contributory negligence. Liability established through contract requiring safe workplace and expert testimony on safety rule violations.

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