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Tiffany Simmons v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date: 08-10-2008

Case Number: 01 2007 CA 001701

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Court: Circuit Court, Alachua County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Stripling, Law Offices of Stripling, McMichael & Stripling, P.A., Gainesville, Florida

Defendant's Attorney: Robert Mansbach and E. Ginnette Childs, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., Orlando, Florida

Description:

Tiffany Simmons sued Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on a negligent hiring theory claiming that Wal-Mart's failure to do a background check on Darius J. Stacy to collect shopping carts at this store in Gainesville exposed her to the risk of being attacked and injured by Darius in December 2006. Tiffany was cut from her ear to the center of her throat by Darius with a box cutter when she asked for help finding a lost cell phone. Plaintiff sought compensation for physical and emotional injuries, continued treatment and damages for pain and suffering.

Wal-Mart denied fault. Wal-Mart claimed that it followed proper procedures in hiring Stacy, having him fill out an application that included questions asking if he had ever been convicted, interviews with managers and a reference check including a call to a McDonald's restaurant where Stacy had been working.

See: http://www.alachuaclerk.org/pa/pa.urd/pamw2000*o_case_sum?83567904

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Tiffany Simmons v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Tiffany Simmons v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Alachua County, Florida, FL.

Who were the attorneys in Tiffany Simmons v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Stripling, Law Offices of Stripling, McMichael & Stripling, P.A., Gainesville, Florida. Defendant's attorney: Robert Mansbach and E. Ginnette Childs, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., Orlando, Florida.

When was Tiffany Simmons v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on August 10, 2008.