$4 Million – Settlement – Premises Liability
Lawsuit was brought on behalf of a minor child who was catastrophically injured as a result of a merchandising hook entering his eye and hitting his brain. As a result of the injury the minor child suffered paresis of the right side of his body. The legal guardian brought suit alleging the hook was placed in as dangerous condition that the defendants were aware of and their negligence was the direct and proximate cause of the minor’s injuries. The minor suffered from permanent cognitive deficiencies as well as permanent physical disabilities in the form of significantly reduced fine motor skills and drop foot. The case settled right before trial for a total of $4 Million.