In a significant victory for premises liability, Darryl Lee Williams successfully sued Portofino 472-21, LLC and AT&T Florida following a life-altering accident on July 31, 2019. While walking on a property in Homestead, Florida, Williams tripped over a hazardous cluster of exposed wires and cables. The impact resulted in grievous, permanent physical and mental injuries, including a loss of capacity to enjoy life. Despite AT&T’s defense that the hazard was "open and obvious" and that Williams was at fault , the jury found in favor of the Plaintiff. On September 3, 2025, Judge Peter R. Lopez entered a final judgment ordering Portofino 472-21, LLC to pay $14,000,000 in total damages, covering millions in medical care and future pain and suffering.

The legal battle in James Wesolowski v. Mitchell R. Savarese (Case No. 2019-009389-CA-01) stemmed from a 2018 confrontation at a North Bay Village Shell station. What began as a dispute over "jumping the line" escalated when Savarese struck Wesolowski in the face, causing permanent disfigurement and significant medical expenses. While Savarese argued self-defense claiming Wesolowski used racial epithets and aggressive gestures the jury ultimately found Savarese liable. In September 2025, the court entered a final judgment of $68,000, including $51,000 in punitive damages (adjusted for statutory caps) and $17,000 in compensatory damages, concluding over six years of litigation.

On Christmas night in 2022, a holiday gathering in Middletown, Connecticut, turned into a legal battle after a pit bull mix bit a guest in the face. Jared Lopez alleged that while he sat in the living room at 11:30 p.m., Nancy L. Newman brought the dog up from the basement, at which point the animal jumped onto his lap and attacked. The resulting injuries included permanent facial scarring and a loss of sensation in the lip. On January 21, 2026, a jury found Newman strictly liable under state law and awarded Lopez $12,831.50 in damages.

Carol Cruz, a tenant at 101 Meadow Gate Road in Granby, Connecticut, filed a lawsuit against her landlord, Halmar, Incorporated, following a traumatic fall on December 26, 2021. Cruz alleged that as she descended the interior stairs at approximately 11:45 p.m., she slipped and fell due to a non-compliant and dangerous handrail. The complaint detailed specific violations of state building and fire safety codes, claiming the 2 X 6 deck railing used as a handrail was too large to grasp and was positioned several inches lower than legally required. As a result of the tumble, Cruz suffered a fractured right hip and sought damages for medical expenses and permanent physical impairment. Halmar, Incorporated countered with a special defense, asserting that Cruz’s own negligence and failure to maintain a proper lookout caused the accident. On February 13, 2026, a jury in the Hartford Superior Court delivered a verdict in favor of the Defendant, Halmar, Incorporated, awarding no damages to the Plaintiff.

On November 28, 2022, Vinod Singal sustained injuries after falling over an unmarked single step at the Imperial House Condominium in Miami-Dade County. Singal alleged the transition from the lobby to the exit was camouflaged and lacked the yellow safety markings present on other steps throughout the property. Claiming significant shoulder and rib injuries, Singal sought over $50,000 in damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defense argued the step was an "open and obvious" condition and that Singal’s own negligence caused the accident. After a three-day trial in October 2025, the jury found no negligence on the part of the Defendant, resulting in a final judgment where the Plaintiff received nothing.

In the case of Riggins, Deloris vs. Finch, David et al. (Case No. 2021-CA-008187-O), the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida addressed a significant premises liability claim stemming from an incident at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Orlando. On August 4, 2020, the Plaintiff, Deloris Riggins, tripped over a floor mat in the produce section, resulting in permanent bodily injuries and the aggravation of pre-existing conditions. The litigation centered on whether Walmart and its store manager breached their duty of care by failing to secure the rug or warn customers of the hazard. While the defense argued the danger was "open and obvious" and attributed the injuries to pre-existing health issues, the jury reached a unanimous verdict on September 19, 2025. Although the jury calculated total damages at $1,698,000—including $1.2 million for future medical expenses—they apportioned 70% of the fault to the Plaintiff under Florida’s comparative negligence rules. Consequently, the final judgment ordered Walmart Stores East, LP to pay a reduced sum of $509,400, highlighting the critical impact of fault apportionment in personal injury litigation.

On December 21, 2023, Jacqueline Hogan was walking on Moss Farm Road in Cheshire, Connecticut, when she slipped and fell on a snowy and icy surface. She suffered a fractured left ankle along with injuries to her back and leg. Hogan filed a lawsuit against the Town of Cheshire, claiming the municipality breached its statutory duty to maintain the roadway under C.G.S. § 13a-149. She alleged the town failed to salt, sand, or inspect the area properly despite knowing the hazards. The Town of Cheshire denied all allegations of negligence. In its defense, the town argued it was protected by governmental immunity for discretionary actions. Additionally, the town claimed Hogan was responsible for her own injuries because she failed to pay attention to her surroundings or take reasonable care for her safety while walking in winter conditions. After a trial in the Superior Court for the Judicial District of New Haven, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Cheshire on January 23, 2026.

Following a slip and fall on a shed entrance ramp in Bristol, Connecticut, Steven MacDougall filed a personal injury lawsuit against Michael MacDougall. The plaintiff alleged that a slippery substance had accumulated on the ramp, causing him to suffer a displaced forearm fracture, a concussion, and permanent nerve damage. In response, the defense argued that the injuries resulted from the plaintiff's own inattentiveness and failure to use reasonable care. After weighing the evidence of premises maintenance against the special defense of comparative negligence, a New Britain jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, Michael MacDougall, on February 6, 2026.

In October 2023, a routine shopping trip to a Miami Lakes Costco turned into a legal battle after Alejandro Melo was struck by a heavy shopping cart maneuvered by an employee. Melo alleged the impact ran over his foot and caused his body to jerk violently, leading to permanent physical impairments and severe mental anguish. While Melo’s legal team argued that Costco failed in its duty to properly train staff and conduct background checks, the retail giant countered that the incident was either a fabrication or the result of Melo's own negligence. After a multi-year dispute in the Miami-Dade County Court system, a jury ultimately weighed the evidence to determine if the warehouse club was legally responsible for the mishap.

In a significant legal victory for the City and County of San Francisco, a Superior Court jury determined that a local intersection did not constitute a "dangerous condition of public property" following a serious collision involving an electric scooter. The plaintiff, Melinda Desiree Harris, alleged that the city’s negligent roadway design and poor maintenance led to her being struck by a vehicle in September 2021. Despite claims of inadequate lighting and improper traffic controls, the jury halted deliberations after finding no defect in the property, ultimately awarding no damages against the public entity.