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Lola Chamberlain v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: 11-29-1999

Case Number: 95-CV-1465

Judge: Deanna E. Hickman

Court: District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado

Plaintiff's Attorney: Brenda Sauro and
Jeff Hyman of Haligman & Lottner, Denver, Colorado.

Defendant's Attorney: Scott J. Eldredge and
Peter W. Burg of Burg Simpson, Eldredge & Hersh, Englewood, Colorado

Description:

Premises Liability - Trip and Fall. Plaintiff, Lola Chamberlain, fell and broke her jaw and injured her neck and back when she stumbled over a cement block left in the doorway of a Wal-Mart Store in January, 1994 in Aurora, Colorado. Chamberlain claimed that Wal-Mart's employees used the block to prop open a door at the superstore. Chamberlain claimed that she did not see the block because the area was poorly lit and she was carrying her grandchild. She underwent three surgeries and has to use a machine every night that continuously opens and closes her mouth to prevent the development of scar tissue. Her neck injury resulted in a cervical fusion and a permanently stiff neck.

Wal-Mart claimed that the block was an open and obvious hazard. Wal-Mart took surveillance videos of Mrs. Chamberlain in an effort to challenge her damage claim but they proved to be more valuable to plaintiff.

Outcome:

The jury found that Chamberlain had sustained a total of $519,000 in damages but also found that she was 30% at fault.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Note: The date shown above is not the trial date.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Lola Chamberlain v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

The outcome was: The jury found that Chamberlain had sustained a total of $519,000 in damages but also found that she was 30% at fault.

Which court heard Lola Chamberlain v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

This case was heard in District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado, CO. The presiding judge was Deanna E. Hickman.

Who were the attorneys in Lola Chamberlain v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Brenda Sauro and Jeff Hyman of Haligman & Lottner, Denver, Colorado.. Defendant's attorney: Scott J. Eldredge and Peter W. Burg of Burg Simpson, Eldredge & Hersh, Englewood, Colorado.

When was Lola Chamberlain v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on November 29, 1999.