Defense Verdict for Placer County on a Slip and Fall Case

David Melton and Kayla Cox received a defense verdict for Placer County in the Superior Court of California on a slip and fall case for a Retailer.  Plaintiff claimed that her fall from slipping on a grape in the produce department fractured her right shoulder.  She underwent an open reduction and internal fixation to repair the fracture. The Retailer provided evidence that there was nothing on the floor in the area of the incident, and even if there was, its employees conducted reasonable inspections of the premises.  Resultingly, the Retailer did not have notice of a dangerous condition.  Plaintiff asked the jury for a six-figure damage award. The jury deliberated for less than two hours and found that the Retailer was not negligent.