Facts

Plaintiff sued Defendant, alleging defendant failed to maintain its premises and created a dangerous condition when Plaintiff slipped and fell on a puddle of water in Defendant's store.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the puddle arose from a nearby leaking cooler.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied liability, contending that Plaintiff did not fall at the store and that there was no notice of a cooler leak. Defendant further contended that Plaintiff's treatment was unreasonable.

Damages

Plaintiff sought $50,000 for past medical costs, plus additional damages for past pain and suffering.

Injuries

Plaintiff was treated by a chiropractor 17 days after the event for various neck and back injuries. The treatments lasted for six months. She also received multiple epidural injections in her neck.

Result

Settlement in the amount of $70,000.