L-R: Jay Sadd and Michael Keller of Slappey & Sadd and Stanford N. Klinger of the Law Office of Stanford N. Klinger. (ALM/Courtesy photos) 'Unable to See Her Feet': $8.5M Verdict Awarded Against Midtown Condo & Georgia Power
"While we regret the plaintiff was injured and even though Georgia Power was only found to be responsible for 5% of the damages, the company still believes the claims against it are without merit and we are evaluating next steps," said defense counsel Meghan Pieler of Balch & Bingham.
September 03, 2024 at 01:07 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Fulton County State Court jury returns $8.5 million premise liability verdict against Ansley Walk Condominium Association, Inc. and Georgia Power Company.
- Seven-figure award linked to injuries sustained by injured resident who fell on unlit property stairwell.
- In addition to finding condo and utility company liable, jury apportioned fault to plaintiff and non-party construction company.
- Litigation pit collaborating plaintiff counsel with Slappey & Sadd and The Law Offices Stan N. Klinger against separate defense counsel with Leuder, Larkin and Hunter and Balch and Bingham.
A Fulton County State Court jury has returned an $8.5 million premises liability verdict against a condominium association and prominent utility provider for injuries sustained by a plaintiff on an unlit outdoor stairwell.
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