Defense verdict following slip and fall at Applebee’s
Facts: Plaintiff was a customer at Applebee’s who slipped and fell while walking to the bathroom. Issue was whether Applebee’s employee placed wet floor sign in area of prior drink spill and whether Plaintiff was injured as alleged.
Alleged injury/damages: Lower back disk herniations without surgery.
Last offer/Last demand: Plaintiff demanded $100,000. Defendant offered $5,000.
Result: Defense verdict
Court: State Court of DeKalb County, Georgia
Attorneys: Mike Crawford for defendant; Sam Levine for plaintiff