Doornbos, et. al. v. Branson S.W. Hotel

Venue: Taney County, Missouri
Judge: James Eiffert
Case: Slip and Fall
Date: June 7, 2004

Defendant's Attorney: Nick Nagrich of Wallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown & Enochs, Chtd.

Facts: Plaintiff Elsie Doornbos, a guest at a hotel owned and operated by the defendant slipped and fell in the parking lot of the hotel, severely fracturing her ankle. The plaintiffs' claim that the parking lot was striped with inappropriate paint, causing it to be slippery and dangerous.

Claimed Injuries:
The plaintiff sustained a severe fracture to her ankle, which necessitated internal fixation with a metal plate and 10 screws.

Damages:
Medicals were $12,000.00.

Plaintiff's Experts:
Medical bills and records were admitted into evidence

Defendant's Experts:
None

Last Settlement Demand:
$40,000.00

Last Offer:
$5,000.00

Jury Deliberation:
45 minutes.

Jury Verdict unanimous in favor for the Defendant

 

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