Case Result

$2M

Personal Injury

2000

Trial Verdict

Washington, DC

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Case Details

Verdict affirmed for a hardware-store patron who had been assaulted by a store employee, resulting in severe and permanent injuries.

Additional Notes

Among other things, the court held that: (1) D.C. was not an inconvenient forum even though the wrongdoing and injury occurred in Maryland; (2) it was permissible in closing argument to suggest that the plaintiff’s pain and suffering might be worth various dollar amounts; (3) sufficient evidence was presented to prove the store was vicariously liable for its employee’s tortious assault; (4) the verdict could not be impeached by evidence that jurors did not understand or follow instructions and were confused; and (5) the verdict was not excessive in light of the plaintiff’s severe and permanent injuries.

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