Slip and Fall - $140,000.00

PATRICIA G. REID and ROBERT J. REID
v.s.
LAING PROPERTIES, INC. d/b/a LAKESIDE CENTRE

State Court of Fulton County

Civil Action File No. 97-VS-01222146

Liability Facts: 51 year old female Plaintiff slipped and fell on a rain dampened walkway at Defendant’s office complex. Plaintiff fell forward and attempted to break her fall with her right hand. Plaintiff had a previous history of osteoarthritis to the cervical region and symptoms of joint discomfort in all her extremities thought to be lupus.

Injury: Cervical and lumbar strain, small herniated disc at C7-T1 with no cord impingement, carpal tunnel syndrome to right hand.

Medical Expenses: $15,585.71

Settlement: $140,000.00

Attorneys: Ronald F. Chalker, Falanga & Chalker for Plaintiffs; Michael J. Goldman, Hawkins & Parnell for Defendant.