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Jackie E. Corbett v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP

Date: 09-22-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Wilson County, North Carolina

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Earl Taylor, Wilson, North Carolina

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Jackie E. Corbett sued Wal-Mart Stores East LP on a negligence premises liability theory for the injuries and damages that she sustained when she fell an broke her left elbow at the Wal-Mart Store in Wilson, North Carolina on March 18, 2006. Plaintiff claimed that a Wal-Mart Stores employee left a pallet on the floor obscured by merchandise in violation of company policy and that, as a direct, result she tripped on the pallet and fell. Plaintiff underwent two surgeries on the elbow resulting in permanent injury to the elbow.

The defenses asserted by Wal-Mart are not available.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.2 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: Wal-Mart is generally very aggressive when it comes to defending itself against this kind of claim. The Plaintiff's success is a combination of a good set of facts and good representation.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Jackie E. Corbett v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.2 million.

Which court heard Jackie E. Corbett v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Wilson County, North Carolina, NC. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Jackie E. Corbett v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP?

Plaintiff's attorney: Earl Taylor, Wilson, North Carolina. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Jackie E. Corbett v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP decided?

This case was decided on September 22, 2007.