Facts

Vicki Bartholomew filed a lawsuit against the Kroger Co. dba Ralphs in relation to a slip and fall.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Bartholomew contended that she slipped and fell in a puddle of water in a Ralphs grocery store. Plaintiff claimed that defendant was negligent in its failure to maintain the store and warn about the dangerous condition.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Kroger admitted liability but disputed the extent of Bartholomew's alleged injuries.

Damages

Plaintiff claimed economic damages of $20,089 for past medical expenses, $10,000 for past wage loss, $280,000 for future medical expenses, and $53,998 for future wage loss.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Bartholomew and found defendant was negligent with no comparative negligence on plaintiff. The jury awarded Bartholomew damages in the amount of $1,434,086.86, which included $1.1 million in pain and suffering, $20,089 in past medical expenses, $250,000 in future medical expenses, $10,000 in past lost wages, and $53,998 in future lost wages.