Jurors in a Madison County Court, presided by Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder, favored Georgia Carpet in Edwardsville, defendant of a slip and fall personal injury case charged by Cherie Sedlacek of...
May 31, 2007 (Press Release) --
Jurors in a Madison County Court, presided by Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder, favored Georgia Carpet in Edwardsville, defendant of a slip and fall personal injury case charged by Cherie Sedlacek of Edwardsville. The decision favoring Georgia Carpet was declared after a brief trial of two days and roughly an hour-long deliberation on May 23.
Los Angeles, California, May 26, 2007 – According to court papers, Sedlacek alleged she suffered damages of more than $75,000 when she slipped on a huge saw that was left in the floor of the store’s showroom. The accident happened last June 23, 2001. Sedlacek claimed that she was looking at the store displays of floor tiles when the incident happened.
Represented by Joseph Brown, also of Edwardsville, Sedlacek further claimed that Georgia Carpet maintained or created a hazardous and dangerous condition in the floor of their showroom. This is manifested by negligently letting the saw lie about in the area among the displays.
She also stated that the carpet store have no sufficient personnel who will keep the area around the store safe. Moreover, the stores do not have practical and satisfactory safety policy for their customers.
The plaintiff, Sedlacek claimed that she was injured in the hip and resulted to emotional suffering, physical pain and disability. She also claimed to have lost a normal life and lost of wages. In addition, she also damaged her mobile phone during the fall.
In the course of the trial, Stephen Mudge attorney of Georgia Carpet explained to the jurors that no one is to blame for Sedlacek injuries but herself. She has a liability of at least 50% for her negligence.
The Edwardsvilled police were also called for evidence and declared that the plaintiff did call the police and reported the incident. However, Officer Michael Woodridge had wrote that the plaintiff did no ask for medical attention though he have seen that there was a tear in Sedlacek’s shorts, a bruise and minor abrasion in her hips.
Sedlacek asked Judge Crowder to prohibit the carpet store’s lawyer from mentioning several key points in the case and the fact that she is on Social Security Disability.
Meanwhile, the defendant’s side also asked that the plaintiff refrain from mentioning the amount of money they have spent on settling and/or defending the case.
The judge denied several motions and asked the plaintiff to refrain from stating any hearsay.
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Los Angeles, California, May 26, 2007 – According to court papers, Sedlacek alleged she suffered damages of more than $75,000 when she slipped on a huge saw that was left in the floor of the store’s showroom. The accident happened last June 23, 2001. Sedlacek claimed that she was looking at the store displays of floor tiles when the incident happened.
Represented by Joseph Brown, also of Edwardsville, Sedlacek further claimed that Georgia Carpet maintained or created a hazardous and dangerous condition in the floor of their showroom. This is manifested by negligently letting the saw lie about in the area among the displays.
She also stated that the carpet store have no sufficient personnel who will keep the area around the store safe. Moreover, the stores do not have practical and satisfactory safety policy for their customers.
The plaintiff, Sedlacek claimed that she was injured in the hip and resulted to emotional suffering, physical pain and disability. She also claimed to have lost a normal life and lost of wages. In addition, she also damaged her mobile phone during the fall.
In the course of the trial, Stephen Mudge attorney of Georgia Carpet explained to the jurors that no one is to blame for Sedlacek injuries but herself. She has a liability of at least 50% for her negligence.
The Edwardsvilled police were also called for evidence and declared that the plaintiff did call the police and reported the incident. However, Officer Michael Woodridge had wrote that the plaintiff did no ask for medical attention though he have seen that there was a tear in Sedlacek’s shorts, a bruise and minor abrasion in her hips.
Sedlacek asked Judge Crowder to prohibit the carpet store’s lawyer from mentioning several key points in the case and the fact that she is on Social Security Disability.
Meanwhile, the defendant’s side also asked that the plaintiff refrain from mentioning the amount of money they have spent on settling and/or defending the case.
The judge denied several motions and asked the plaintiff to refrain from stating any hearsay.
Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers, Attorneys and Law Firms - We provide quality legal service for our clients in order for you to obtain only the best possible settlement for your personal injury claims. Likewise, our Personal Injury Lawyers assure you, our clients that your personal injury cases will always be given utmost priority and will be handled with great competence and dedication. Log on to our website www.personalinjurylawyerinc.com for more information.
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