Defense Verdict for County of Yolo on a Slip and Fall Case

David Melton and Taylor Rhoan received a defense verdict in the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo on a slip and fall case for a retailer.  Plaintiff claimed that he slipped inside the restroom after it had been mopped and injured his neck resulting in a 3-level discectomy and fusion surgery.  The retailer argued that plaintiff had notice of the wet floor and proceeded into the restroom despite several warnings.  Plaintiff asked the jury for a high six-figure damage award.  The jury deliberated for 90 minutes and found that the retailer was not negligent.