MOSC Partner Rob Rausch recently obtained a “no-cause” (defense verdict) in NYS Supreme Court (Ulster County). The five-day trial involved an accident where plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell on the entry ramp to a local dentist’s office. Plaintiff alleged that the ramp was slippery and inconsistent with building Codes. Plaintiff also claimed permanent injuries and limitations stemming from an ankle fracture, and had demanded damages in excess of $2,000,000. In response, defendants presented proof that the ramp was safe, that it did comply with controlling standards, that the plaintiff had recovered from her injuries, and that the accident arose out of the plaintiff’s own conduct. Throughout trial, the parties presented experts in the fields of medicine, engineering, and economics, among others.
After deliberations, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defendants, and unanimously determined that our clients were not negligent. Following trial, the court and jurors commended both attorneys for their preparation and professionalism.