Case Result

$400,000

Premises Liability

2003

Ronkonkoma, NY

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Case Details

School ignored gymnasium’s slippery mats, visitor alleged. Plaintiff Teresa Doherty, 44, a homemaker, slipped on water tracked onto a 'walk-off' mat in Smithtown Middle School gymnasium during a basketball game. She fell and sustained injuries of her back. Doherty sued the Smithtown Central School District for negligent maintenance and creating a dangerous condition.

Additional Notes

Parties negotiated a $400,000 settlement. Plaintiff's counsel claimed the school failed to assign a janitor to patrol the gymnasium despite snow/sleet and high attendance, and that maintenance staff knew mats became hazardous. Incident occurred Jan. 17, 2003.