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Doe, 33, walked toward the exit of a restaurant after he finished having lunch. A driver who was attempting to park in the restaurant’s lot allegedly failed to stop and drove through the front of the restaurant, injuring Doe. He suffered a leg laceration and soft-tissue injuries to his index finger and calf, which necessitated a debridement and physical and occupational therapy. Doe, whose medical expenses were approximately $60,000, missed 10 weeks of work, resulting in lost income totaling over $13,100. He continues to suffer from disfigurement and weakness in his leg.

Doe sued the property owner, alleging negligent failure to install or implement any measure to protect patrons from the foreseeable risk of being struck by a motor vehicle, especially one navigating a “nose in” parking space.

The parties settled for $600,000 at mediation.

Citation: Doe v. Roe, Confidential Dkt. No. (Mass. Undisclosed Ct. May 1, 2023).

Plaintiff counsel: Michelle L. Cote, Boston.