Michael Fraser v. Robert and Laura O’Black

Greensberg, Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered millions in damages as a result of a swimming pool accident that left his paralyzed.



Plaintiff, age 21, suffered a high level spinal cord injury on July 6, 2013 that has resulting in his being confined to a wheelchair, has limited use of his arms and is unable to perform most daily tasks without assistance.



The raft was designed to be pulled behind a boat and not for use in a swimming pool.



The Defendant claimed comparative negligence or fault on the part of the Plaintiff was the sole cause of the accident.

Plaintiff's verdict for $19 million, including $9 million in damages to pay for past and future medical expenses, $3 million for pain and suffering, $3 million for loss of life’s pleasures, another $3 million for embarrassment and $1 million for disfigurement. Plaintiff apparently dove into the pool has hit a 5 foot raft breaking his neck. The jury found that the O'Blacks were 70% at fault.